Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): OOP3: Gegenpressing Bayern (Start Time: 2025-12-02 15:20:00)

Mid-Block def organization25 mins

OOP#3 — COUNTERPRESS (6 SECONDS)


Main Objective:
Immediately regain possession within 6 seconds after losing the ball by collapsing around the loss zone, closing passing lanes, and forcing play backward or into pressure.


Organisation:
Pitch: 40×35m transition zone.
Teams: 7v7 + GK (or 8v8 if needed).
Blue = Out of Possession (Counterpress).
Yellow = In Possession (Transition to Attack).
Ball always starts with attacking action → upon loss, Blue have 6 seconds to win it back.
Wide “escape lanes” coned to show opposition transition options.


Game Detail:
Yellow attempt to break away within 6 seconds through outside lanes or via bounce through pivot.
Blue must:


Sprint to the ball loss

Close nearest lanes

Collapse central spaces

Delay the opponent

Regain cleanly
Regain within 6s = 1 point.
If Yellow escape outside or play forward under control = 1 point.


Instructions:
Upon loss:

Nearest 3 press the ball (press–support–cover triangle).

Far-side winger tucks inside to close central lane.

Double pivot squeezes aggressively to win second ball.

Back line holds but steps in when ball travels backwards.

If regain: immediate 3-pass combination to secure possession.


Timing (FAW – 25 minutes):
1’ Walkthrough
4’ Block 1
2’ Terminal Feedback
4’ Block 2
2’ Terminal Feedback
4’ Block 3
2’ Terminal Feedback
4’ Block 4
1’ Terminal Reflection
= 25 minutes total

Progression:

1. Add Yellow target mini-goals for escape.

2. Limit Blue’s touch count after regain to encourage quick secure play.

3. Add neutral player to support Yellow transition (increases difficulty).

4. Make central escape forbidden → must recover width

Triggers:
Bad pass / bad touch

Intercepted cutback

Poor body shape from opponent

Ball carrier facing own goal

Opponent receives with no support behind

Key Behaviours:

Immediate reaction (first 1–2 seconds decisive).

Sprint → decelerate → close angle.

Nearest player presses; second arrives to lock inside lane; third prevents escape.

Collective shrink of space around ball.

Don’t dive in — delay if regain isn’t possible immediately.

Communication: “LOCK”, “CLOSE”, “TRAP LEFT/RIGHT”.

Coaching Points:

Reaction speed after loss is non-negotiable.

Body shape to force backward.

Press in triangle, not in straight lines.

Arrive when ball arrives.

Protect half-space and inside channels.

Recover distances quickly after the press