Counter Attack from the flanks: 4v2 and 4v4.

DESCRIPTION

3v2 in one square to start with on the flank. Defending team ( blue team) will start with the ball and will try to retain possesion for as long as possible inside the square. The attacking team ( red team) will press the defenders into making a mistake. When the ball is possessed by the attackers they will look to make a quick pass in to the striker to start the counter attack. Once the ball is played to the striker the attacking team can sprint down the flanks and towards the penalty box to receive the ball from the striker. Defending team in the square must remain in the box. If the attacking team has a goal scoring opportunity then they must look to be clinical and score.

Progressions

• Attacking team in one box try and  pass the ball into the box opposite. Once the ball is transitioned to the other flank the attack can start from the flank that has the ball.
• Introduce extra defenders and strikers to create different and real game scenerios.
• Enable the defenders in the box to help two defenders in the penalty area to win back possession creating a 4v4.

COACHING POINTS

• High intensity work rate.
• Play the ball in to the striker at any given chance.
• Press and counter as quickly as possible.
• Expolit space down the flank and penalty box.
• Can the striker hold on to the ball and wait for team to arrive?
• Transition the ball to opposite team accuratley and quickly.