Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Playing Under presure warm up

Screen 1 (15 mins)

PLAYING UNDER PRESSURE

This session develops our players

passing skills when under pressure

from the opposing team.

The Session

Organisation

Team 1 has possession of only 1 ball.

The players in Team 2 have a ball each.

Team 1 players pass the ball to each other and retain

possession.

Team 2 players dribble their balls inside the area with

lots of touches and turns, trying to interfere with Team

1.

The aim is to prepare for the rest of the session. Get

warm and get familiar with the ball.

There are 2 teams.

Progression

Team 1 players (passing team) may use 2 touches (max).

Skill Development

Spatial awareness, passing, possession, decision-making,

ball skills, control, communication.

Coaching Points

Play with head up Movement off the ball/angle to

receive Move ball quickly