Official
3v2 Counter-Attack with Recovering Defender
3v2 counter-attack on a half pitch with a defender recovering from behind. The attackers must finish quickly before the recovering defender evens up the duel.
Intermediate7–14 players15–25 min
Transitions drills
Attack-to-defence and defence-to-attack transitions.
3 drills
3 drills
Official
Counter-Pressing 4v4 Small-Sided Game
4v4 small-sided game in 40x30 m with mini goals in which the team that loses the ball has six seconds to win it back. Trains immediate reaction and coordinated pressing.
Advanced8–10 players15–20 min
Official
Save and Fast Counter-Attack With a Throw to the Flank
Goalkeeper transition drill: after the save, a quick overarm throw to the winger breaking into the flank, with a striker pressing the distribution.
Intermediate5–8 players15–25 min