Session 33: Defending the Counter-Attack

Defending, Transition, Goalkeeping Youth Development Phase, Senior Phase 5–10 Players 1/3 of a pitch (defensive third) PRO

Added January 2026

Drill diagram for Session 33: Defending the Counter-Attack
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Use the defensive third of a pitch across its full width, with a full-size goal…
React instantly to the turnover, the first few seconds decide the outcome, so…
Regression: start the back four goal-side of the ball so they can focus on…
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