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Pressing in the defensive third and counter-attack
- 20 min
- 14–18 players
- 11v11
- Pressing & Regaining possession
- Counter-attack
Tactical half-pitch play to practise pressing and cooperation in the defensive third and the quick switch after winning the ball. The larger defending team (for example 4-4-2, eight players) faces a smaller attacking team (for example 4-3-3, six players) with a goalkeeper behind the attackers' baseline. The defending team presses in an organised way, wins the ball and counters quickly, with two extra players in the side zones for 2v1 situations. The counter ends with a dribble across the line in a side zone or an accurate low pass to the goalkeeper. The team that loses the ball presses immediately. Source: Pro-soccerdrills.com.
What the coach should look for
- The right supporting angle closes the deep passes.
- Cooperate in the press and talk to each other.
- Anticipate the pass and cut it out.
- Play fast and accurately after winning the ball, along the ground.
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