Defending & transition practices

10 complete practices to work on defending & transition. Explore each scenario, watch for progress and choose the next lesson from what your team does.

Recover the Ball

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Regain a useful position after losing possession.

Partner Defending

U9–U1030 / 45 / 60 min8–12 players

Delay the carrier with a covering teammate.

Defend as a Pair

U11–U1230 / 45 / 60 min8–14 players

Protect space together and switch responsibilities.

Win It and Use It

U11–U1230 / 45 / 60 min10–16 players

Connect the first pass after an interception.

Delay and Show a Side

U11–U1230 / 45 / 60 min8–16 players

Protect an end-line target from a clear gap while inviting the carrier toward a less direct route.

Screen the Return Lane

U11–U1230 / 45 / 60 min8–16 players

Read the receiver and move into a return passing lane without approaching the carrier's feet.

Hand Over the Far Side

U11–U1230 / 45 / 60 min8–16 players

Exchange nearest and covering roles when a side pass changes the direction of attack.

Recover the Middle First

U11–U1230 / 45 / 60 min8–16 players

After a loss, recover to the central route before deciding who delays and who covers.

Secure the First Pass

U11–U1230 / 45 / 60 min8–16 players

After an interception, compare a safe side outlet with an open forward receiver before committing.

Transition Decisions Festival

U11–U1230 / 45 / 60 min8–16 players

Link delay, cover, recovery and a controlled first connection across changing game situations.