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Counter Exercise

Fast counter attack from a press turnover.

Setup

2 central defenders play the ball between each other and then try to hit through the zone of the press. Once received the 2 outside defenders can leave running around the corners set out. Aim to then counter attack.

Objective & Coaching Points

For the attacking group to receive well and then launch a counter attack. Defenders are delayed to get back. If they attack well and with speed they can create a 4 v 2 if they are slow it will get back to a 4 v 4.

Extension & Progression

You can change this by using whatever press shape you have. Changing adding numbers. Also having the ball passing team have players in behind the press shape to get the ball too.

Requirements & Equipment

Balls
Bibs
Cones
Flat Discs
Bounce Boards
Goalkeeper

Training Area

Small Area
Circle
Eighth Turf
Quarter Turf
Half Turf
Full Turf