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LOGINPractice 2: Counter from deep
Encourage your players to understand the key principles of hitting teams on the break.
WHY USE IT
Produces realistic pictures that players will come across in a game, adds decision-making and increases the level of difficulty by introducing opponents.
SET UP
Allocate players to different areas of the pitch by position. Midfielders are placed within an additional area (3v3), wingers and full-backs (wide players) are positioned just outside of this area and centre-backs and strikers wait in the other half of the pitch. Only two wide players, two defenders and one striker are active at a time. Players rotate their turns.
HOW TO PLAY
Start with an opposing midfielder receiving the ball. Once the other team wins possession, they pass to their striker who can combine with a midfielder to release a wide player or they can play directly to a wide player.
The wide player with the ball, plus one more from the other line, attack with the striker (3v2).
Progression: Allow an opposing player from each line to recover, plus one attacking midfielder can also join in (4v4).
COACHING POINTS
Look to play forward passes ahead of players. When there is space, drive with the ball and look to play in a team-mate when defenders commit. Runs off the ball; Timing and area of movement.
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