Soccer Attacking

Counter-Attack 3v2

Fast transition drill developing clinical counter-attacking with numerical advantage.

20 minDuration
10 playersGroup size
IntermediateDifficulty
Half pitchSpace needed
Bibs, goals, ballsEquipment

Setup

Coach plays ball in to trigger the counter. 3 attackers vs 2 defenders toward goal.

Instructions

  1. Coach plays ball to one of the 3 attackers at halfway.
  2. 3 attackers attack immediately at pace.
  3. 2 defenders recover and try to stop the attack.
  4. Decision-making under pressure is the key focus.

Coaching Points

✓ Ball carrier decides — go alone or play in?
✓ Runners attack space, not each other.
✓ No dithering — commit to the decision.

Progressions

→ Add a recovering third defender.
→ Attackers must score within 8 seconds.
→ Counter must start with a specific pass combination.

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