Attacking transition

How it is used

A counter-attack is one possible response; an attacking transition may also involve keeping the ball.

Example sentences

1. Her first pass in the attacking transition found the free winger.

   The pass connects winning possession with an attacking option.

2. We slowed the attacking transition because no forward pass was available.

   The phase does not require an immediate fast break.

Common collocations

• quick attacking transition
• attacking-transition phase
• first pass in transition

Related terms

• possessionControl of the ball by a team; also the percentage of time each team has the ball during a match.
• counter-attackA fast attack launched straight after winning the ball back, aiming to score before the opponents can reorganise their defence.

More terms: Formations & Tactics

• formation
• line-up
• pressing
• high line
• marking
• offside trap
• park the bus
• mid-block
• double pivot
• half-space
• rest defence
• cover shadow