15 min
16-18 players
Tactical

Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8 (U18)

In an 8v8 setup with one team playing without a goalkeeper, your players practice counterattacking and pressing with a numerical advantage, as well as maintaining possession under opponent pressing.

Description

On a half-field, set up a goal using cones 40 yards from the goal line and facing the regular goal. Form 2 teams of 8 players. One team plays with a goalkeeper and the other without.

• The objective is to score in the opposing goal.
• The goalkeeper of the team that is defending or countering ma...

Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8

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