Counter-Attack Transition — 4v3 Waves

Four attackers versus three defenders. Coach plays ball in to attacking team — they must shoot within six seconds of receiving. Rotate groups of four and three every three reps. Goal at one end, GK in.

• Kason Mentzer — you lead this; straight run, no drifting, make them commit
• Wide players: overlap or underlap, decide before the ball reaches the striker
• Defenders: delay, channel, don't dive — you are outnumbered so you buy time

• Reduce to five seconds for the shot trigger
• Make it 4v4 with a recovering midfielder to simulate realistic transition