Soccer Transition

Box-to-Box Transition Game

Full-pitch transition game where teams must attack immediately after winning possession.

30 minDuration
16 playersGroup size
AdvancedDifficulty
Full pitchSpace needed
Bibs, balls, goalsEquipment

Setup

Two full-size goals. 8v8 with rolling subs. Coach restarts with a throw-in on any dead ball.

Instructions

  1. On winning possession, team must pass forward within 3 seconds.
  2. If ball goes back or across within 3 sec, possession turns over.
  3. Goals only count if scored within 10 seconds of winning the ball.
  4. Play 15-minute halves.

Coaching Points

✓ Think attack before winning the ball.
✓ Support runners must go early.
✓ No safe passes sideways — commit.

Progressions

→ Winning team must score before losing team can recover.
→ One neutral player always joins the attacking team.
→ Bonus goal for scoring off a first-time finish.

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