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Counter-Attack Pattern — 4v3 to Goal

Coach plays a ball into the pressing team to trigger a turnover

Theme

Transition

Duration

25 min

Players (min–rec–max)

14–14–14

Equipment

balls, cones, bibs

Set-up

Coach plays a ball into the pressing team to trigger a turnover. Four attackers immediately counter against three recovering defenders. Attackers must reach the end zone within six seconds of winning possession. Rotate roles every four reps.

Coaching points

  • First thought on winning it is forward — play the pass that hurts them
  • Wide player must sprint the channel immediately on transition, not watch
  • Decision maker in the middle: pass, carry, or shoot — commit to it

Progressions

  • Add a recovering defender from the defensive team to make it 4v4
  • Limit attackers to three touches total before a shot must be attempted