Negative Transition
ネガティブトランジション（ネガトラ）
Negative Transition — The moment of switching from attack to defence.
1💬 In a nutshell
“The most defenceless few seconds — right after losing the ball.”
2🎬 See it move
An original tactics board (blue = the team in focus, red = the opponent; attacking left to right). The board animates on its own.
⚽ Open the interactive version (117 more terms, each with its own board)
3🔍 Why it matters — what to watch for
Mid-attack the players are committed forward and the shape is a mess. Most goals are born in these seconds. Counter-press to win it back, or retreat fast — designing this transition is a team's lifeline. “The switch” means this.
Columns put it“This team's strength is transition speed: their recovery rate within 5 seconds of losing it is the league's best.”