Transition End Zones

Objective

• -React within three seconds of winning or losing the ball
• -Attack quickly into space
• -Recover shape as a team

Setup

1. 1Pitch with a 3-yard end zone at each end.
2. 2Two even teams, coach with spare balls on the side.
3. 3No goals or keepers.

How to play

1. 1Score by dribbling into or receiving a pass in the opponent's end zone.
2. 2Coach serves a new ball immediately when one leaves the pitch.
3. 3Play 4-minute rounds.

Progressions

• +Bonus point for scoring within 8 seconds of winning the ball
• +Two-touch limit

Regressions

• -Add a neutral player for the team in possession
• -Widen the pitch

Variations

• -Counter-attack waves from the coach
• -Add mini goals to the end zones

Common mistakes

• -Slow reaction after turnovers
• -Ball watching instead of recovering
• -Forcing a difficult forward pass every time