Score in Six Seconds: Installing a Three Layer Transition Offense

with Cara Consuegra
Marquette University Head Women's Coach;
2025 Big East Co-Coach of the Year;
UNC Charlotte Head Coach (2011-2024);
2022 C-USA Regular Season Champions;
2022 C-USA Tournament Champions;
2022 C-USA Coach of the Year;
Marquette University Assistant Coach (2004-2011);
Penn State Director of Basketball Operations (2001-2004);
Played professionally for the Utah Starzz (WNBA) in 2001;
Played college basketball at the University of Iowa;
First Iowa women's player to record 1,000+ points and 500+ assists;
2001 Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player

In this detailed on-court presentation, Marquette's Cara Consuegra shares the complete transition offense system that has powered her programs to championship success. Built around the three layers of pace, advantage, and execution, this presentation provides a clear framework for teaching and installing a dynamic transition attack.

Pace
The system begins with pace. Drills such as Speed Drill and Notre Dame Layups train players to push with the pass, sprint the lanes, and convert quickly. These competitive segments include measurable goals and time standards that reinforce urgency and conditioning within your offensive identity.

Advantage
The focus then shifts to advantage. Through drills like Cone Two-on-One and Navy Transition, players learn how to create numerical superiority while defenders practice handling disadvantage situations. These drills sharpen decision-making and train players to read the floor under pressure.

Execution
Execution completes the three-layer approach. The Two-Side Break and Dunk City drills teach spacing, paint touches, creativity, and shot selection within the flow of transition. Players learn how to advance the ball up the street, reverse it across the street when denied, and convert early opportunities into efficient scoring chances. The outlet drill further reinforces proper alignment and decision-making on made shots.

Throughout the presentation, Coach Consuegra emphasizes communication, terminology, and accountability. Every drill connects back to the larger objective of scoring in six seconds or less while maintaining structure and discipline.

This system provides a clear and practical blueprint for designing a transition offense that creates immediate pressure, builds numerical advantage, and finishes possessions with purpose.

Customer Review - 5 out of 5 Stars:
"This video does a great job of instructing and demonstrating different drills and skill segments to build up how to be successful within the three layers of transition offense! I would recommend this video clinic to any coach looking for ways to highlight and drill specific skills and concepts within transition offense. The on-court instruction is easy to follow and helps coaches develop ideas for building a transition offensive system that puts players in position to learn, grow, and succeed."

45 minutes. 2026.