1. The aim of the Counter-attack. A way of playing without taking any risks in order to achieve a good result. The starting point is not to lose the game.

2. Counter-attack is based on: A well organized defence. Assuming an attitude of expectation. Playing a waiting game Winning the ball on own half field of play. (about 10-15 mtrs before the 16 mtrs line) Often together with zone-line defence.

3. After retaining the ball: Performance of a short combination play in a high tempo. Or a long pass to the strikers and a quick connection forwards of the lines.

4. Conditions to play the counter- attack. Maintain the organization and positions A high concentration and patience. Waiting for the right moment One or more players able to give the deep pass on the right moment. One or two quick, high skilled strikers. Quick connecting lines forwards and backwards.

5. Performance of the Counter-attack. Opponent in ball possession: ☼ Return very Quickly to the own half field of play. ☼ Defend about 10-15 mtrs before your own 16 mtrs line. ☼ Force the opponent to play in the width and delay their playing tempo. ☼ Disturb the balance of the organization of the opponent.

6. Performance of the counter-attack in ball possession. ☼ Attack as quickly as possible. Use the space and/or a majority in numbers. ☼ Attention to the first pass or dribble. ☼ The strikers have to keep ball possession in order to be able to give the pass back to a connecting midfielder. ☼ A quick connecting of the lines.

7. Team-tactical training. Experience period 5 attackers can score on the big goal. The 4 + K play zone- line defence and try to score by a counter- attack on two 2 mtr goals. Methodics: Field smaller (easier for the 4 +K) 11 9 10 8 7 2345 k 4+k versus 5 ½ field

8. Team-tactical training. The learning period. 6+K play zone-line defence and try to score by a counter-attack (1-4-2 formation). 7+K play a attacking game in a 1-1-3-3 formation. Methodics: Field narrower. 7 +k have to score within 5 passes 2345 6 7 k 11 10 9 8 7 6 4 k

9. Team-tactical training. Game period Team blue play in a 1-1-4-3 formation an attacking game. Team orange play in a 1-4-3-1 zone-line defence and try to score by a counter- attack. Play 3 x 10 minutes 2 3 45 k 678 10 11 9 7 5 2 8 10 6 k 3/4-1/1 field.