The Art of Counter-Pressing

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Transition phases can change the outcome of a match. They are some of the most decisive and talked-about moments in football. No matter the players’ level, the team’s class, or the pitch conditions, every team faces situations where they lose the ball and must react immediately. This course challenges traditional thinking about transitions and teaches coaches how to turn moments of possession loss into tactical opportunities.

The course takes a holistic approach to transition phases, highlighting how chaotic moments dominate the flow of a match and how coaches can harness them to gain an advantage.

The modules guide you step-by-step through counter-pressing strategies:

• Chaotic Moments in Football – understand how to exploit unpredictable game situations.
• What Happens Before – recognize the signs and events leading up to a lost ball.
• Structure – learn how your attacking system shapes your counter-pressing response.
• Rest-Defense – secure your team after losing possession and maintain control.
• Counter-Pressing – explore different types of counter-pressing and when to use them.
• Counter-Pressing in the Game Model – apply micro and macro tactical principles to your team’s system.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a clear, practical understanding of how to train your team to react instantly and effectively after losing the ball, turning potential weaknesses into game-winning moments.