Salzburg 2v1 to 4v2 Recovery

This practice begins with the goalkeeper serving a ball into two attackers, initiating a 2v1 attacking phase. The attackers aim to combine quickly, commit the defender and finish on goal with quality. The defender’s task is to delay, force predictable actions and attempt to prevent the shot.

Once the 2v1 phase is complete—whether through a goal, save or turnover—the two attackers must immediately transition into defenders. At the same time, three additional players join the original defender to form a team of four. This creates a 4v2 attacking phase in the opposite direction, with the new attacking team aiming to score into the main goal. The transition demands rapid recovery, organisation and decision-making under pressure while giving attackers repeated opportunities to attack at speed.