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FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · transition

Transition

The moment possession changes.

01 / What this means

Transition

A transition begins when the ball is won or lost and requires players to quickly reassess roles, space, pressure and direction of play.

In the game situation17 linked Decision scenarios5 game phases
Position relevanceDM · CM · AMCB · FB · WB · WINGER · STRIKER
Age and developmentDEVELOP · ADVANCED · PERFORMANCE · SENIORT 3.2 · V 3 · D 3.2

02 / Age and development

Age and development

11–13
DEVELOP

A transition begins when the ball is won or lost and requires players to quickly reassess roles, space, pressure and direction of play.

14–16
ADVANCED

A transition begins when the ball is won or lost and requires players to quickly reassess roles, space, pressure and direction of play.

17
PERFORMANCE

A transition begins when the ball is won or lost and requires players to quickly reassess roles, space, pressure and direction of play.

18+
SENIOR

A transition begins when the ball is won or lost and requires players to quickly reassess roles, space, pressure and direction of play.

03 / What to look for

Common thinking error

React when the ball is won or lost.

Do not treat this concept as a fixed action. First read pressure, space, teammates, opponents and game phase.

04 / Related concepts

Related concepts

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Perception

Scanning

Look before the decision moment arrives.

Perception

Space

Recognise and use free space.

Defensive transition

Counterpress

Press immediately after losing the ball.

Team tactics

Rest defence

Be prepared for a possible loss of possession while attacking.

05 / Sources and references

Sources and references

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