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Lesson 7:
COUNTER-ATTACKING FROM DEEP (PART 2)
This counter-attacking practice focuses on quickly transitioning from defence to attack. The setup involves a deep, central box with opposing midfield threes.
Once the counter-attacking team regains possession, their objective is to rapidly move the ball forward and create scoring opportunities against the opposition goalkeeper.
The preferred options for advancing the attack are playing wide to the wingers or playing into the feet of the striker (9).
The advantage is with the counter-attacking team as it is a 3v2 situation, with the two wingers and the forward facing two opposing centre-back). The midfielders remain inside the box, except for the nearest attacking midfielder, who can step out to combine with the striker or distribute the ball to the wingers with a maximum of two touches, as shown in the diagram.
After each play ends, the centre-backs and the forward swap with their counterparts who are resting for the next play. The wide players recover and wait for their next turn, while the midfield three switch roles in terms of attacking and defending.
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 ...
