Transition Offense

Players must be Aware of Two Types of Transition Offense

Opportunities immediately after the Ball Has Changed
Possession (i.e. Clear, Turn Over, etc.)
Fast Break - When the Goalie or Defense quickly clears the ball and our team
is able to generate a mismatch or man advantage on the offensive side of the
field.
Slow Break When the Defense slowly clears the ball from the defensive
zone and the opponent is able to drop back into their defensive zone for even
strength prior to crossing midfield.
It is Vitally Important that the Attack know which type of Break
and settle into the proper formation. Each Attack should Yell
out the transition type every time.
 Fast Break
After a goalie makes a save and the ball is passed up the
field beyond the defenders.
When an opponent turns over the ball in the midfield and
the defending midfielder gains possession to attack his goal
with greater numbers.
When the ball rolls out of bounds and the opposing team is
awarded possession. The team gaining possession uses this
situation to attack the defense, thereby creating numbers.
By beating a defender in the open field and creating a
numbers advantage.
 Slow Break
When the Opposing has an Equal Number of Defenders but not
quite Settled into a Defensive Set.
Communicate LOUDLY when recognizing that its a slow break
rather than a fast break.
Move the ball quickly through X.
Take advantage of napping defenders when the ball gets to X.
Cut hard and expect a pass to come your way.
Value Possessions.
Dont force an unnecessary pass or shot and turn the ball over
 Attack Alignment When on Defense
1 Outside Attach on Midfield line. Center Attack is Back in the Middle

M D

A M D

M D

Box Side
 L-Formation Fast Break with a Quick Clear
1 Move to a L-Shape Formation with the Two Attack on the Opposite the Side the Ball.

2 Pass the Ball Quickly to the Attack and Quickly find the Mismatch for an Easy Score

D3
A3 A3 M3

A2
M2 G

D2

A1 A2 A1 M1
D1

Box Side
L-Formation Fast Break with a Quick Clear
 Y-Formation Slow Break
1 Attack Form a Y-Shape with the Center Attack man going to the X Position

D3
A3 A3 M3

A2 A2 G
M2

D2

A1 A1 M1
D1

Box Side