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Development : Skills & Drills : Backline Play Mini Unit

Skill: Counter attack (from kick)

Set Up

Player X kicks to receivers A, B & C, while players Y & Z chase the kick followed by X. Players A, B & C counter attack, first beating players Y & Z and finally X. Rotate attackers and defenders and repeat.

Counter Attack

Key Factors:

  • Early decision and communication that counter attack is possible.
  • Feint at opposition strength (of numbers), while attacking weakness (space).
  • Support must have adequate depth, width and timing.

Groups:

Minimum of 6 playerss.

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