The transition game

by Paul Cooper

“Everybody says that set plays win most games, but I think it is more about transitions.” Jose Mourinho

Set up is as for a normal game.

Format 4v4 – 6v6

• When a player scores he takes the ball from the goal and attacks the goal his team were defending.

• This means everything changes and the attackers are in the defenders positions and defenders are in attackers positions.

• Players have to react quickly and be aware of the change.

• This highlights the whole transition process and should be like a light switch in players minds – concentration and react immediately.

Tip – have plenty of balls in the goal or by the side to allow a quick transition.