Counter-pressing: quickly regain possession to make a forward run rapidly

This training session focused on counter-pressing develops the team's ability to win back the ball immediately after losing it, through a logical progression of exercises ranging from small-sided situations to positional play with quick transitions.

Drill #1

Warm-up with a small-sided game focused on counter-pressing

This drill is ideal for a warm-up before a session focused on counter-pressing work. Remember to gradually increase the intensity during the exercise....

Drill #2

Pressing and Gegenpressing: 4vs 2 + 4 in a double grid

The principle is simple: possession in the small central square, then opening up to the large square. In this drill, players learn to quickly transition from defense to attack and from attack to defense. Gegenpressing, or counter-pressing, is an important training objective....

Drill #3

Recovery and Switch of Play in an 8v8 on 2 Zones

Still based on Positional Play, this exercise allows you to work with your players on quick recovery (gegenpressing) as well as switching play under pressure. A perfect mix!...

Drill #4

Possession game in 3 zones with transitions and numerical disadvantage on the weak side

Three-zone possession exercise to work on reactions to transitions, the disadvantage on the weak side, and movements preparing for a potential loss of possession and counter-pressing....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Counter-pressing Positional play Attacking transition Defensive transition Pressing Build-up play Overload Counterattack Transition Possession

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