ADVANCED TRANSITION SYSTEM

• The 6-6-6 is a transition system that can be used by teams that have a number of players with good “Two-Way” (offense + defense) playing ability, or when advantageous to change the pace during a game lacking momentum (usually as an adjustment in between periods).  

• This strategy sees 5-6 full time defenders, 6-8 full time transition players (two-way) and 5-6 full time offenders; ideally with adequate floor balance across the 3 groups. 

• Full time offensive players change with full time defensive players (standing by the door) and vice-versa.  Transition players ideally change for each other (standing in the middle of bench); ideally lefty for lefty and righty for righty.

• In the first and third periods (as seen in the diagram), transition players play defense, transition the ball deep  into the offensive zone, play offense, guard against reverse transition and then change once the situation is deemed safe.  During the second period the transition players start out on offense, and eventually change after running back and playing defense (not seen in the diagram).  

Note:  inexperience, injuries and penalties can drastically limit the effectiveness of this system; as well as the quantity/quality of transition players.