Mastering Transition Offense: Numbers, Mismatches & Pace

with Travis Steele,
Miami University (Ohio) Head Men's Coach;
Xavier University Head Coach from 2018 to 2022;
3 seasons as Associate Head Coach and 7 seasons as an Assistant at Xavier;
8x NCAA Tournament appearances;
2017 Elite Eight

Mastering Transition Offense: Numbers, Mismatches & Pace is the ultimate blueprint for coaches looking to maximize their team’s transition attack!

Miami’s Travis Steele breaks down the key principles of transition offense, including the importance of pushing the pace every possession, sprinting with purpose and making quick, decisive reads in the first seven seconds.

Learn how to create easy scoring opportunities by emphasizing:

• Numbers & Mismatches – How to attack advantages and generate open 3’s and layups before the defense sets.
• The Texas Drill Progression – A step-by-step breakdown of transition decision-making, from 1v1 to full-team execution.
• Spacing & Roles – Wide runners, rim runners and ball handlers all have clear responsibilities to maintain tempo.
• Ball Security & Decision-Making – Who can push the ball, where outlets should go and how to eliminate wasted dribbles.
• Drills & Concepts – From Phoenix Transition to 3v0 Bolts, develop habits that create an unstoppable fast break.

With on-court demonstrations and structured breakdowns, this video equips you with the drills and philosophy to make transition offense a formidable weapon for your team in the seasons ahead!

49 minutes. 2025.