Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): JFC 2010/11 MLS: Counter Attacking 03/11/25

7v7+7 (2): Breakout Game

4v4+4 (1) Transitional Possession (20 mins)

Transition D>A / A>D:

Principle Based Practice

Principle: Counter Attacking

• Area 40 x 40
• 3 x 6 blocks (1 minute terminal)
• 3 teams of 7 players (2 Neutrals). One team defending (Blue) & One team attacking (White) & One team as bounce players on the outside (Red) These players are only active in transitional moment to change possession. 
• Defending team look to win the ball back immediately and pass to an outside player to change possession. Once a defending team connects with an outside player they now become the attackers and defenders transition. 
• Attacking team must complete 8 passes for a point or score in a mini goal at any time.
• Keep score. At the end of the block, rotate defending team.

• Walk through
• Concurrent
• Terminal

Coaching Points/Principles

• Apply immediate pressure
• Multiple players press
• Make spaces small
• Pressure, Cover, Balance
• Look to get ball out of the recovery zone (Bounce player)