Counter Press Five Seconds

Objective

• -Win the ball back within five seconds of losing it
• -Swarm the ball as a unit
• -Escape the counter press when in possession

Setup

1. 1Square pitch with two mini goals at each end.
2. 2Two teams of four to six players.
3. 3Coach with spare balls on the side.

How to play

1. 1Normal game rules but a five second counter press countdown after losing it.
2. 2Winning the ball back inside five seconds scores a point.
3. 3Four minute games, three rounds.

Progressions

• +Three second countdown
• +Reward a goal within the press window

Regressions

• -Seven second window
• -Smaller teams for more space

Variations

• -Add keepers and full goals
• -Free player to help the team in possession

Common mistakes

• -Standing and complaining after losing the ball
• -Everyone pressing the ball with no cover
• -Slow first reaction