Transition Defense

Intermediate 10 min read 106 views Nov 25, 2025

Transition Defense

Defending during transitions is essential in modern soccer. This chapter covers counter-attack defense, defensive transition speed, managing turnovers, tracking back and recovery runs, and preventing dangerous counters.

Topics Covered

  • Counter-attack defense
  • Defensive transition speed
  • Turnovers and immediate pressure
  • Tracking back and recovery runs
  • Transition defense by formation
  • Preventing dangerous counters

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