Tater Tots counter-press (4-5-1) vs Away team (4-4-2-0) - ShareMyTactics.com
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Zone counter-press: Hybrid of Guardiola's passing lane counter-press and Klopp's gegenpress (leeway or space counter-press) General rules: 1. Retrieve the ball in seven seconds or less by: 1.1 Dispossessing ball-handler 1.2 Cutting passing lanes to intercept the ball 2. Tighten up; sacrifice width by counter-pressing towards the ball-handler. 3. Return to base formation (roughly) if ball is successfully advanced by opposing team. Specific rules: 1. Both forwards press ball handler. 2. Wing-back on the ball side presses higher. 3. Midfield trio moves up to defend passing lanes. 4. Ball-side center-back pushes forward, in line with DM to pin one forward. 5. Other two center-backs pin other forward. 6. GK moves up as safety valve
