Transition — Counter-Attack Waves

Coach feeds a ball to an attacking team of 5 versus 4 defenders. Attacking team tries to score on a full-size goal. If defenders win it, they counter 4v3 the other way into a smaller goal. Reset and repeat — quick, continuous, demanding.

• On transition from defend to attack: first pass should be forward within 3 seconds — no dwelling.
• Wingers and forwards must sprint ahead on counter; do not wait for ball to move first.
• Defender who wins ball starts the counter — do not hold it, play it immediately.

• Add a press rule: losing team has 4 seconds to apply pressure or loses a bonus point.
• Increase to 6v5 to add complexity and reduce space for the counter.