Occurs as an immediate response to an attack from the
opponents.
Is governed by a sense of urgency.
Counter quickly before opponents recover defensively or 'press' you quickly.
Think Counter Attack even when defending-how?
Can be executed from anywhere on the field
Should be as direct and quick as (under control) possible
Key Factors in Counter Attack
Recover the ball
Speedy decision making
Move the ball forward as early as possible: Pass
Direct to/for front players.
To 'launch' close support
To break free of pressure, one touch and combo play. Running with the ball. Run with the ball-at spaces, at defenders.
Dribble
Support. Players ahead of the ball.
Attack the back of the defence
Attack the spaces between defenders
Make forward passes possible Those around the ball
Early support positions
Move 'past' opponents
Support the forward play momentum. Those behind the ball
Move forward
Slide across to be a pass receiver or to compact play
