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Lesson 11:
BREAK-OUT GAME (PART 2)
In this practice, two teams, Team A (the counter-attacking team) and Team B (the team aiming to play out from the back), are involved. The pitch is divided into two sections: a small possession grid measuring 20m long by 40m wide and a longer zone measuring 65m long by 40m wide.
Team B consists of four players positioned on the perimeter lines of the possession grid, while a fifth player starts inside the grid. The objective for Team B is to maintain possession and pass the ball into one of the two mini-goals located at the far end of the possession grid.
When Team A regains possession, they break out of the possession grid and initiate a counter-attack towards the goal at the far end of the longer grid. Only a maximum of two Team A players are allowed to leave the grid to attempt scoring, while only one Team B defender can recover to defend against the counter-attack.
If Team A successfully scores, the practice restarts as before. However, if Team A fails to score and the goalkeeper or defender from Team B regains possession, Team B can launch their own counter-attack with the objective of scoring in the mini-goals. If the ball leaves the possession grid during the possession phase, a new ball is introduced, and the other team gains possession.
For more detailed information on this practice, please refer to the attached coaching process document.
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Coaching counter-attacking in soccer can have several benefits, both in terms of team performance and player development. Here are some of the advantages: Exploiting Space: Counter-attacking relies on quickly transitioning from defense to offense when the opposing team loses possession. This strategy allows players to exploit spaces left open by the opposing team, as they often push forward to ...
