Free Soccer Drills
Opposed Skill
08
Direct Counter Attack | Opposed Skill (08-P3)
Organisation / Set Up
This counter attacking practice begins with a 4 v 3 in a 20 x 40 yard central area, with an attacking midfield box 4 against a midfield 3 playing point up. After making 5 passes attacking midfielders can finish against the Goalkeeper, if Reds gain possession they can initiate the counter attack. With an awaiting front 3 against 3 defenders, a forward pass can be played and one support player can join in the counter, creating a 4 v 3 overload.
Key Coaching Points
- (Tact) Recognition of space created by attackers to penetrate
- (Tech) Execution of final pass and finish
- (Phys) Speed of attacking runs on the counter
Progressions & Constraints
An additional Blue defender can support midfield players from deep encouraging a 3 v 2 counter attack when reds win possession..
Key Questions
- How quickly can we support forward players?
- When is it best to drive individually or pass quickly into forwards?
- Where are spaces appearing on the counter attacking and how can you penetrate?
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