Immediate Press After Loss: Mastering Counter-Pressing in Situations

This session focused on counter-pressing develops the players' ability to press immediately after losing possession, through rondos and possession games in specific areas that promote quick and coordinated defensive transitions.

Drill #1

Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games

Immediate reaction work upon losing possession through successive rondo sequences. Ideal as a warm-up for a session focused on counter-pressing....

Drill #2

Rondo 8v3 and Passing Accuracy Under Pressure

With this drill, players are challenged to find creative solutions to maintain possession of the ball while constantly being put under pressure....

Drill #3

Possession game in double zone with coordinated press

Possession and organized pressing drill in two adjacent zones to work on transition and counter-pressing after losing the ball....

Drill #4

Possession game in 2 zones with role change

Possession and switch of play drill in a three-zone format with role rotation between attackers and defenders....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Passes Counter-pressing Defensive recovery / Tracking back Attacking transition Fun Game Pressing Build-up play Scanning Gaps Using width Overload Rondos Transition Possession

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