stop or drop

Watch the reaction of the two highlighted players as possession is lost. Notice how the player who wins the ball cuts off a passing lane. Counter pressing higher up the field can lead to goal scoring opportunities. Stop or drop refers to the moment when possession is lost. In the second clip watch as the highlighted player drops off to delay the counter attack. By doing so he gives time for players to recover and also gives the back four time to organize. Notice how now there are numbers around the ball. Stop or Drop: Drop off when we need to recover. Counter press when you have players around the ball.