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FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · counterpress

Counterpress

Press immediately after losing the ball.

01 / What this means

Counterpress

After losing possession, the team immediately tries to remove the opponent’s first pass, time and space.

In the game situation3 linked Decision scenarios1 game phases
Position relevanceDM · CM · AM—
Age and developmentADVANCED · PERFORMANCE · SENIORT 3 · V 2.7 · D 3

02 / Age and development

Age and development

14–16
ADVANCED

After losing possession, the team immediately tries to remove the opponent’s first pass, time and space.

17
PERFORMANCE

After losing possession, the team immediately tries to remove the opponent’s first pass, time and space.

18+
SENIOR

After losing possession, the team immediately tries to remove the opponent’s first pass, time and space.

03 / What to look for

Common thinking error

React at once after losing the ball.

Do not treat this concept as a fixed action. First read pressure, space, teammates, opponents and game phase.

04 / Related concepts

Related concepts

4
Defending

Pressing

Apply organised pressure to remove time and options.

Game phase

Transition

The moment possession changes.

Team tactics

Rest defence

Be prepared for a possible loss of possession while attacking.

Defending

Pressing trigger

An agreed moment to press as a unit.

05 / Sources and references

Sources and references

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FIFAThe FIFA Football LanguageFIFAType of pressure

FOOTBALL LANGUAGE → DECISION

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