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Press the Heavy Touch and Counter

Win it and hurt them. Read the heavy touch, win the ball, and counter at once into the space they left to finish.

Live animationPRS
Duration
9 min
Total drill time
Players
4
Recommended
Pitch
52 × 34 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

As the base, but on winning the ball the pressers counter at once into the space the opponents vacated and finish in the mini-goal. Emphasise the speed of the transition: the first pass forward and the finish before they recover. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 2 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Read the heavy touch and win it
  • First thought forward on the counter
  • Break into the space they left
  • Quick pass, quick finish
  • Punish before they recover

Common mistakes

  • Slow to switch to attack
  • Sideways or backwards first pass
  • Not attacking the vacated space
  • Rushing the finish

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • A recovering defender on the counter
  • Live, competitive both ways
  • Two-touch limit on the transition

Regressions

  • Just the win-back, no counter (the base drill)
  • Passive, walk-through the trigger
  • Bigger target
Equipment
Goals×1
Audience
U11-U12

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