02-P5 · Opposed practice · U12 up to adult
Overload Skill: Counter Attacking
Overload Skill: Counter Attacking is an opposed practice for U12 up to adult teams (9 players, 30 × 30 yards) that works on movement, finishing and combinations.
With a 30 x 30 yard area in which to work, as well as a 15 x 15 area at the top of the pitch for players to keep possession.
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0:42 - Age group
- U12 up to adult
- Players
- 9 players
- Area
- 30 × 30 yards (1/3 Pitch)
- Time
- 15–25 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- Yes
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Opposed practice
- Coach level
- Intermediate (C Licence)
How it's set up
This Counter Attacking practice is set up in a 30by 30 yard area, together with a 15 by 15 yard area at the top of the pitch where players will begin the practice keeping possession. There are 3 goals in the session, with 1 main goal protected by a goalkeeper and 2 mini goals for players to score into. The objective here is for 3 players to make 10 passes before breaking out via the floater to score. The 2 defenders must gain possession to pass into the Striker who is marked by an opposition defender, before one player breaks out to combine and finish in a 2 v 1.
Key coaching points
- Movement to create space for teammates
- Communication (verbal and non verbal in pairs)
- Recognition of when to increase attacking tempo to break lines. Support from behind and in front.
Also in the full practice
- 1 progression to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (0:42) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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