Tackle-and-Secure — First Pass Back, Then Counter
A transition game that deliberately rewards control after the regain. When a player wins the ball through a tackle, the first pass must go to a supporting teammate behind the ball before the team can attack forward.
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Organization
Play 4v4 to 6v6 in a 32x24m area with mini-goals. If possession changes through a tackle or interception, the new team must complete one backward or square secure pass before it can attack a goal. After that pass, normal counterattack rules apply.
Coaching Points
Winner protects the first touch | Support player stays available behind the regain | Secure pass should remove immediate pressure | Forward runners start as the safe pass travels | Do not confuse safety with slow play
Progressions
- Limit the counter to five seconds after the secure pass is completed.
Regressions
- Allow either a backward or lateral secure pass and enlarge the area.
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