Possession to Counterattack | Keep It, Win It, Break Fast

Possession to Counterattack | Keep It, Win It, Break Fast

Overview

  • Possession team (7 players): string passes together and score a point once you hit a set number of completions
  • Defending team (5 players): press the ball, and once you win it, break out on a 2v1 counter to score
  • Players: 12 | Field size: 40m × 30m

Objectives

  • Defending skills to press and win the ball back quickly
  • Sharper decisions and attacking speed the instant you win it
  • Efficient passing and finishing when time is tight
  • A stronger switched-on mindset in the transition moment

Setup

The possession team links a set number of passes within 3 seconds, then the defending team wins the ball and breaks fast on the counter. Run this cycle over and over.

1)The 7 players in possession start knocking the ball around

2)The 5 defenders press while holding the right distance to the ball

3)The possession team scores a point once they string 5 to 10 passes together

4)The moment the defenders win it, they break out fast on a 2v1 counter

5)Switch attack and defense after a goal or when time runs out

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