Written by Dave Clarke
Counter Attack in a 3v2
The two defenders try to get past the high pressing attackers, if the attackers win the ball they counter attack with the target player
Coaching Objectives
In this 2v2 defenders are trying to use combination play to get around high pressing attackers if the attackers win the ball they counter attack with the target player.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 12 Players
- 2 Goals
- 2 Bibs
- 40 x 30 y
What the Players Do
Play this game at both ends of the pitch, with a target player for each of the games in the middle zone. Play a 2v2 in front of goal with 2 defenders against 2 attackers. Goalkeeper starts by…3v2 Counter Attack Tactics
In this drill we look at the tactics for transitions especially with turnover creating 3v2 situations with tactics for making the transition successful resulting in a shot at goal. Players work on attacking in 3v2s and what players should do.
Coaching Objectives
- Scan before receiving
- Be diagonal to the ball
- Pass into player's runs
- Receive on the back foot
- Be open to the play when receiving
- Vertical passes between the lines
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 7+ Players
- 1 Goals
- 2 Bibs
- 44 x 36 y
What the Players Do
Work in an area 36 x 44 yds with a goal and keeper at one end with the coach at the other plus balls.There will be some players waiting to take their turn depending on your squad size but three…Launching Counter Attacks From Deep
A classic tactic is to have two banks of defenders soaking up pressure defending in a low block winning the ball and counter attacking
Coaching Objectives
Working on protecting the spaces in defence and moving quickly to block passes and tackle dribbling players to win the ball and counter attack.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 12 Players
- 2 Goals
- 5 Bibs
- 30 x 15 y
What the Players Do
In one half of the pitch you need to create squares 5x5 yards each to fill the half. In the game one team is the attacking team and play starts with the goalkeeper of this team every time the…Continue Reading For Free
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