During the last World Cup – one of the statistical findings regarding Offensive Transitions where:
Time from winning the ball to scoring a goal:
- 0 – 5 seconds where 49% of all the goals scored in total
- 6 – 10 seconds where 20% of all the goals scored
So what we learn from this:
- That the interception of the ball took place in the offensive half of the pitch
- After intercepting the ball – very few passes are done before scoring a goal
- That the opponents defending is unorganized during the first 5 seconds
- Given more time, the more organized the opponent’s defending will be
This statistic can help us find a methodology or a principle that should be a guide for us when it comes to offensive transitions. To practice on this during the training week is very valuable.
It can also mean that everyone realizes just how fragile our team is when you loose the ball in that kind of fashion. Meaning we can practice this too during the training week.
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