Build-Up & Transition Drill | 4v2 Counterattack Training

Overview

• Ages where build-up and defensive transition really matter (middle school and up)
• Teams that want to hit fast counters and set plays
• Teams looking to speed up their decisions and execution on both sides of the ball

Objectives

• Get your GK and defenders building out calm and composed
• Snap into defensive positions the moment you lose the ball
• Read the game and execute faster under pressure
• Counter harder and cleaner

Setup

You set up a 36m x 30m grid with four attackers (GK included) against two defenders, and the attacking side works the ball through two gates. The second the ball is lost, the defenders have 10 seconds to finish a counter.

１）Set up a 36m x 30m grid with two gates (channels) in the middle.

２）The attacking side (4 players: GK + 3 defenders) keeps possession and starts building up under pressure from the two defenders.

３）Once the attackers play the ball through both gates, the defending side gets the ball.

４）The defenders’ goal is to score within 10 seconds of winning the ball.

５）Run each session for 5-8 minutes and repeat several times.