Week 4: Immediate Reaction and Recovery Runs

Module: Master The Game: 12-18 Years Old Classroom: Use The 360TFT Game Model Phase: Transition To Defend

Session Focus

Immediate Reaction and Recovery Runs

This session develops players’ defensive reactions after losing possession, focusing on recovery runs, pressing immediately, and protecting key spaces.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Immediate reaction to loss of possession
• Recovery run angles and priorities
• Counter-pressing decisions
• Protecting central and goal-side spaces
• Mental toughness in transitional moments

Coaching Points

• Speed of reaction after losing the ball
• Decision: press or recover?
• Recovery run angles to cut passing lanes
• Communication during recovery
• Intensity and attitude in defensive transitions

This content is part of the 360TFT Football Coaching Academy - Use The 360TFT Game Model

Note: Full session diagrams and detailed coaching points are available in the Football Coaching Academy classroom.