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Defending a 3v2 Counter

Defend a 3v2 counter. Retreat and delay rather than dive in, jockey the carrier, protect the killer pass with the second defender, and step in to intercept the forced ball.

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Duration
12 min
Total drill time
Players
5
Recommended
Pitch
52 × 36 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U13-U14
Any format

Setup & instructions

Three attackers break against two defenders. The defenders retreat and delay, the first jockeying the carrier and showing him wide, the second staying central to protect the pass to the far runner. Slow the break down, then step in to cut out the forced ball. Emphasise not diving in and protecting the central pass. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Do not dive in: retreat and delay to buy time
  • First defender jockeys and shows the carrier wide
  • Second defender protects the killer central pass
  • Slow the break down, force them to hesitate
  • Step in to cut out the forced ball

Common mistakes

  • Diving in and being beaten by the pass
  • Both defenders going to the ball, no cover
  • Leaving the central killer pass open
  • Not stepping in when the forced ball comes

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Add a recovering defender to make it 3v3
  • Attackers finish on a goal to raise the stakes
  • Start from a live turnover

Regressions

  • Attackers break at a set pace
  • Bigger area so the defenders have more time
  • Walk the delay and the cover first
Equipment
Cones×1
Audience
U13-U14

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