Counter-Pressing Training | Possession + Defending + Fast Decisions

Overview

• Built for players ages 13 and up.
• Trains possession and counter-defending at the same time.
• Great for teams that want to attack the instant they win the ball off an opponent in a game.

Objectives

• Sharpen quick decision-making the moment your players win the ball
• Build the ability to hunt in threes and corner the opponent together
• Create a compact shape when you have the ball
• Train players to flip between attack and defense in a heartbeat during live play

Setup

In a 15m x 15m grid, a 6-player possession team goes up against a 3-player defending team. Once the ball is won, they attack a mini-goal — a game-realistic rep.

1）The attacking side (6 players) keeps the ball moving inside the grid, holding possession while the defending side (3 players) tries to hunt it down.

2）The moment the defenders win the ball, they go quick at one of the two 2m mini-goals set up on the left and right.

3）The attacking side flips to defense right away and works to block the shot.

4）Play runs until someone scores or the ball is won back.

5）Switch attack and defense on a regular basis so every player gets reps in both roles.