Counter Attack Level 3&4 CPD Event
Counter-attack is part of modern football and something that has really developed in the European game in the last six or seven years. Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester United Manager 1986-2013
Counter-Attack Transitions have become crucial. When the opponent is organised defensively, it is very difficult to score. The moment the opponent loses the ball can be the time to exploit the opportunity of someone being out of position. Similarly when we lose the ball we must react immediately. In training I sometimes practice keeping a minimum of five players behind the ball so that when we lose it we can keep a good defensive shape. José Mourinho - Real Madrid 2010
How Can We Define Counter-Attack?
Counter-Attack A gain of possession in either the DF or MF ⅓ where the CA team entered the opponents DF ⅓ within 10 seconds from the MF ⅓ or within 15 seconds from the DF ⅓.
Different Types of Counter-Attack 1.? 2.? 3.? 4.?
Counter-Attack Origin of Goals
The Importance Of The Counter Attack One third of all goals scored from open play in the UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2007-2008 were the result of counter attacks In all major competitions for club and country, counter attacks are the leading source of goals for teams who are in winning situations
Counter Attacking In EURO 2008 Almost 40% of goals in open play in the competition were counter attacks Almost half of all goals scored by teams in the lead were on the counter Over 70% of counter-attacking goals scored in regulation time came in the second half. 24% were scored in injury time at the end of the game. Few games in EURO 2008 had a counter attacking goal as the opening goal or as the winning goal in a tied situation. Spain scored 7 goals on the counter-attack at EURO 2008 out of a total of 12 goals. 5 of these goals were scored when Spain were already in a winning situation.
Counter-attack: Origin of Goals Euro 2012 Of the 76 goals scored in the tournament 18% came from a counter attack, below indicates the areas of the pitch and whether the team which scored were winning, loosing or drawing at the time Group Stage Pitch Area Winning Drawing Loosing Defensive 1/3 rd 2 7 Middle 1/3 rd 2 2 Knockout Stage Pitch Area Winning Drawing Loosing Defensive 1/3 rd 1 1 Middle 1/3 rd 1
Champions League 2008-09 Approximately 27% of the goals in open play came from some form of fast break. UEFA Technical Report
Characteristics of Counter-attack
Counter-attack
Immediate Counter-Attack First pass and receipt of pass is behind the last line of defence. Possibility of strike at goal by the first receiver. Precision of the Final Pass Technical Needs? 1. Pass type and quality. 2. Ability to receive at speed. 3. Etc? Considerations 1. offside 2. position Of Gk 3. ability Of Passer 4. Other?
Immediate Counter-Attack First pass and receipt of pass is behind the last line of the defence Possibility of strike at goal by the first receiver. Considerations 1. Offside 2. Position Of Gk 3. Ability Of Passer 4. Other? The Pace & Placement of the Pass
Immediate Counter-Attack First pass and receipt of pass is to the sides of defence. Strike at goal after support and passing Considerations 1) First receiver turn supply others 2) Quick & Early Support short and long range. -different lanes -180 o
Delayed Counter-attack!
Delayed Counter-Attack First pass provides opportunity to counter. Strike at goal after support and passing Considerations 1) First Receiver - quick and early release pass. - break forward. 2) First touch and early release pass from 2 nd receiver. 3) Anticipated and clever runs ahead of the ball. 4) Strike from delayed attack or a crafted goal.
Delayed Attack Because of Pressure. First pass secures possession. Strike at goal after support and passing Considerations 1) First Receiver - quick and early release pass. - break forward. 2) First touch and early release pass from 2 nd receiver. 3) Need for early support. 4) Strike from delayed attack or a crafted goal. Timing of runs Pace & precision of passes
Major Skills Involved On the Ball:
Counter-attack
Session Planning
Considerations for Session Planning
Key Factors?
Player in Possession Anticipate possession gain Recognition of opportunity to counter Circumstance & options available Early decision Early action Participation: with ball (decision and delivery) without ball after the release Precision & poise at speed
Players Out of Possession Ahead of & around the ball Know own immediate circumstances Observe the defensive orientation Observe the ball holder Observe the movements of other attacking players Build momentum on runs as counter gathers pace Prepared to receive as necessary The crucial but final decision! Whilst on the move
Counter-Attack S. S... S. S... S... S. S... S... S.?
Key Factors S..Strategy to regain the ball S..Speed-accuracy of thought & early actions S..Support and sustain the momentum S..Suspend and build a goal if halted S..Strike at goal S..Security