15 min
16-18 players
Tactical
Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8
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...
Drill reserved for members.
Access 500+ drills with diagrams inspired by pro coaches to prepare your training sessions, with new drills every week.
9 700+ coaches already registered
We recommend...
Build-up play from the goalkeeper and alternating between short passing game and direct play
15 min
11-15 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - Seniors
Exercise focused on goalkeeper work and how players move when their goalkeeper has the ball in hand. The goalkeeper's decision-making is essential to determine whether it is preferable to play short or direct....
Preventing the build-up play: high press and shooting in 2v1
12 min
10-16 joueurs
Tactical
U12 - U15
Thanks to a high press and shooting in 2v1 situations, this drill is ideal for blocking the opponent's build-up play. Make sure to enforce the instructions well to get the most out of your players....
Continuous fast attacks with a 5v3 in 2 zones
15 min
10-14 joueurs
Tactical
U14 - U17
This drill will help improve your players' speed in exploiting a numerical advantage during a counterattack. Highly appreciated by players!...
Attacking transition: recovery and retention
20 min
12-14 joueurs
Tactical
U14 - U17
Through this defensive-to-attacking transition drill, your players improve both ball retention/circulation and their game awareness (offensive). Ideal for progressing on pressing and recovery work....
5v5 attacking game with 4 support players in tight spaces
20 min
14-18 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - Seniors
Used by RB Leipzig under Julian Nagelsmann, this transition drill is ideal for working on counter-pressing as well as vertical play, a trademark of the new German tactical school....
A growing library of 600+ drills
Used by coaches to plan sessions faster, with new drills every week.