Counter Attack | 4v2 vs. Recovering Fullbacks

Overview

• Four attackers breaking forward fast on the counter
• Two fullbacks (defenders) recovering back in from wide areas
• A game-realistic attack-vs-defense that’s all about cashing in your numbers advantage to score
• A situation that tests communication and quick reads on the move

Objectives

• Keep your numbers advantage on the counter and turn it into a goal
• Move the ball quickly to expose gaps in the defense and finish the attack
• Read the fullbacks’ recovery runs and time your attack to beat them
• Sharpen decision-making under pressure, passing accuracy, and quality of positioning

Setup

A game-realistic 4v2 drill where four attackers hunt goal fast while reading two fullbacks recovering back in from wide.

1）Set up on a half field

2）The four attackers build quickly with 2-3 passes

3）Then they push into the live zone (in front of goal) and go 4v2 to score

4）The two defending fullbacks recover in fast from wide areas

5）Reading the recovery, the attackers pick the right moment to slide in the killer ball or take the shot

6）On a goal or when the defenders win it, switch attack and defense