transition play
Offense before defense sets
Transition play is the phase of a game when possession changes and teams shift between offense and defense.
In basketball, soccer, and hockey, transition play emphasizes quick movement up the field or court before the opposing team can set up defensively: They scored most of their points in transition.
Good transition play exploits the momentary disorganization after a turnover.
- counterattackOffensive response to aggression
- fast breakQuick counterattack in basketball
- coast to coastAcross a landmass's full width
- end to endJoined at terminals
- outlet passPost-rebound long throw
quick hands · turnover · pressing · rush · breakaway · quick strike · interception · outlet · rebound · tempo · sprint · switch · conversion · numbers game · cherry pick · push · hurry up · leak out
pace and structure of offensive play
transition playstall tactics
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