"No playmaker in the world is as good as a good counter-pressing situation."

Counter-attacking traditionally associated with a passive, defensive style of play, where the team sits back in a low block and waits for the opportunity to catch opponents on a break. Modern counter-attacking is anything but passive, it is a proactive and aggressive approach with teams trying to force turnovers using intense high pressing and counter-pressing. It allows the team to win the ball high up the pitch (which shortens the distance to the opponent's goal), with opposition in a disorganised defensive shape. A full speed counter-attack with space, time, and multiple options is the perfect candidate to penetrate defences and create high-probability goal-scoring chances, as it is extremely difficult to defend against.

"MASTERS OF CHAOS": Complete guide to understanding and coaching football in transitions. Transitions are the key moments of the game; teams must be well prepared to capitalise on the chaotic situations transitions create (both when attacking and defending). It is an aggressive and proactive style of play, which requires top mental, physical, and tactical readiness.

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