Transition

Transition SSG — 5v5 Counter Game

5v5 on two small goals; when a team wins possession they have 6 seconds to shoot or the ball resets

Theme

Transition

Duration

25 min

Players (min–rec–max)

20–20–20

Equipment

cones, bibs, balls

Set-up

5v5 on two small goals; when a team wins possession they have 6 seconds to shoot or the ball resets. Rewards fast transitions and punishes standing still in possession. Two spare balls on sideline for instant restarts.

Coaching points

Win it — move immediately, no celebration, no pause
First pass forward if the lane is open; don't default to recycling
Defending team: recover shape in a sprint, not a jog

Progressions

Reduce counter window to 4 seconds — sharpens decision-making under fatigue
Add a 'transition goal' worth double if scored within 3 passes of winning the ball