Counter Attack
- 8 V 8 with Goalkeepers.
- 3 players in the back third.
- 2 players in the middle third.
- 2 players in the front third.
Once a pass has been made to a midfielder one of the defenders joins in the middle third and players 3 v 2.
Once a midfielder passes to a forward then one of the midfield joins in with the attack, playing 3 v 3.
Once possession is lost the defending team must get back to the formation of 3-2-2.
- Defenders have to make 5 passes before passing to midfield.
- Midfielders are only allowed two touches.
- Goals can only be scored from a lay off by a forward.
- Decision Making
- First touch
- Body Positions
- Communication
- Support