Counterpress Escape to Third Zone — Survive First Wave, Attack Space Beyond
A three-zone transition game where the team that regains must first survive the immediate pressure around the ball. Once the first wave is escaped, the objective changes instantly from security to forward attack.
Save time planning sessions with FUTNIVO.
Organization
Divide a 42x24m area into three equal zones and play 5v5. On every turnover, the losing team may counterpress freely in the current zone for four seconds. The regaining team scores by escaping into the next zone and then reaching the third zone before the defence resets.
Coaching Points
First receiver protects the ball from the counterpress | Support appears outside the pressure cluster | Use one safe action if needed | Once the first wave is escaped, accelerate forward | Do not continue playing sideways after the space beyond opens
Progressions
- Reduce the counterpress window to three seconds but narrow the area.
Regressions
- Increase zone width and allow one neutral support player.
Related Soccer Drills
4v4 Score and Defend — Quick Turnaround Transition
High Regain to Backward Set — Secure with 6, Release Runner Beyond
Second-Ball Win to Far-Side Break — Secure Central, Release Opposite Winger
Loss After Switch — Far-Side Fullback Leads the Recovery
Explore more FUTNIVO coaching tools
Plan full training sessions, build lineups and create your own drills.
Your privacy matters
FUTNIVO uses optional analytics cookies to understand how the website is used and improve our coaching tools. Necessary cookies required for the website to work are always enabled.