Defending against counter-attacks is all about making the right decisions and recognising what parts of the field to protect and where to channel attackers to reduce the danger and slow down the attacks. Develop your teams recognition and start to shut out even the most potent of counter attacks.
What’s in the Session?
To coach and develop players of how to defend against counter attacks from different areas of the pitch. Providing detail around who, when and how to engage the opposition to stop the attack.
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