5v5v5 Build up Counter

Equipment: 2 Goals, balls, bibs and flat markers

Set up as shown, this drill works on a back four with a deep midfielder/screen outletting against a front 3 with 2 screen players. This really helps with shape and using your screen players. The pitch is condensed to ensure that your players are outletting under pressure as you are being pressed in your own circle!

The two teams in possession are aiming to outlet to each other (no aerial passing), with the team in the middle trying to ball win. The ball winning team can attack either goal if they win possession, so teams must be aware of counter attack threats as well as ensuring they are offering opportunities for their ‘team mates’ to outlet to them.