Transitions, Defending, Possession
Two teams play a possession game in a limited space. When a team loses possession, they have 5 seconds to win the ball back with counter-pressing. If the ball is won back, play continues. If not, the team that lost possession performs a penalty task. Objective: immediate reaction to loss of possession.
Immediate reaction to loss of possession: the nearest player presses, the others close the space. The timing and intensity of counter-pressing. The team learns to act together after losing possession.
Counter-pressing game is a football drill on TacticsBoard. Category: Transitions, Defending, Possession. Age group: U9+. Browse more football drills or create your own for free.