The moments of winning and losing the ball — counter and counter-press
25 drillsThe instant you win the ball, look to attack forward fast. Teaches the attacking transition mindset....
The moment you lose the ball, swarm to win it straight back. Teaches the five-second counter-press....
Attack a 3v2 quickly before defenders recover. Teaches exploiting a numerical advantage at speed....
On losing the ball, recover shape and delay immediately. Teaches the defensive transition....
After winning the ball, find the outlet pass to start the break. Teaches the first pass of the count...
Carry and pass the ball forward as fast as possible on the counter. Teaches directness in transition...
Clear a defensive corner and launch a fast break the other way. Teaches transitioning from set-piece...
Keep players positioned to defend a counter even while attacking. Teaches balance to prevent being c...
Win the ball and immediately switch to the open far side to counter. Teaches changing the angle in t...
Sprint back goal-side the instant possession is lost. Teaches the recovery run that stops counters....
Exploit a 2v1 on the break and finish quickly. Teaches decision-making in the attacking transition....
Continuous play where every turnover sparks an immediate counter. The all-in-one transition workout....
Win the ball high with a press and attack the close goal immediately. Teaches turning a high win int...
Stop an opponent's break, win it back and counter them in return. Teaches winning the transition bat...
A lone defender slows a 2v1 counter while teammates recover. Teaches buying time in defensive transi...
Win the ball and feed the striker in behind with one pass. Teaches the quick release on the counter....
On a coach call simulating a turnover, react instantly to attack or defend. Sharpens the transition ...
Lose the ball on purpose then counter-press to win it in a trap zone. Teaches baiting and reclaiming...
Run repeated breaks ending with a shot, prioritising speed and a clean finish. Builds composure at p...
The keeper makes a save and launches a counter to the other end. Teaches transitions starting from t...
Defend a 3v2 break by delaying and protecting the centre. Teaches defending the worst transition sce...
After winning the ball, decide instantly whether to counter or keep possession. Teaches the transiti...
Win the ball and attack the space out wide on the counter. Teaches using width in transition....
On a fast break against, defenders sprint to protect the box first. Teaches prioritising the danger ...
A small-sided game with a rule rewarding goals scored within seconds of winning the ball. The comple...