Direct Counter-Attack
Soak up pressure.Direct and structured counter-attacks.
Looks to draw the opposition out to leave them vulnerable on the break. Players will look to get the ball forward as quickly as possible on the counter in order to create chances against an unsettled defence.
Core Strengths
- Draws out the opposition.
- Attacks with speed and directness.
Potential Risks
- Less effective against defensive opponents.
- Less possession.
In Possession
More Direct Passing
Pass Into Space
Bypass Press
Quick GK Distribution
Higher Tempo
Counter-Attack in Transition
Out of Possession
Lower Defensive Line
Low Block
Trigger Press More Often
Get Stuck In
Defence Drops Off More