Continuous Transition Drill
Source:
US Lacrosse
Temple University - Lauren Caminiti
To complete a successful offensive transition within the drill limitations, focusing on long passes and well timed cuts.
Drill Description:
Split players into two teams. Divide the field in 3 parts; defensive third, midfield third, and offensive third. You need a goalie in both cages, 2 pairs of attack and defense in the defensive third, 3 pairs of attack and defense in the midfield, and 2 pairs of attack and defense in the offensive third. All the pairs in each third must STAY WITHIN their own third. The ball will start with a goalie clear to the 2 defenders in the defensive third with attackers re-defending them.
Connecting cuts need to be timed in the midfield because the ball carriers CAN’T cross into another third. Once the midfielders have possession, they must connect a pass into the offensive third. If the offensive transition is successful, they can take a shot on goal. If there a turnover anywhere, the roles are switched and the ball is going back in the other direction. This drill is continuous and very tiring for the midfield if there are a lot of turnovers.
Variations
Variations can include adding more players into each third. Allowing players to cross over into
other thirds to make connecting cuts.
Building to a 6v6 on a successful transition with players allowed to cross over into different
thirds.
Skills Practiced:
• Goalie Clears
• Connecting Cuts
• Re-defending
• Defending Transitional Cuts
• Timing and Ball Movement