Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): defending as a team - pressing from the front
University of South Wales Football
Stuart Martindale
Profile Summary
| Name: | Stuart Martindale |
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| City: | penrith |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
Description
This session is aimed around 10 people taking part in an hour session of a moderate ability with a traditional session style which as per The FA (2023) allows me to gradually increase the difficulty using 3 drills, one being a blocked, one being variable and a small sided game. This session will take up approximately a quarter of an 11-a-side pitch.
The theory behind this session is that I want my players to be able to press from the front, being able to properly rotate who they are marking whilst effectively communicating to ensuring they push the ball in field where there are more bodies. This is because as per opta analyst (2023) turnovers high up the pitch have been rising steadily in the premier league with an average of 16 per game. opta analyst also goes on to state that over the last few season approximately 15% of these have resulted in goals with another 15% leading to high xG chances. This has resulted as per statsbomb (2024) in this being the most effective method in the premier league to create chances just above set pieces.
opta analyst. (2023). where on the pitch does each premier league team attack from. [Online]. opta analyst. Available at: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/11/where-on-the-pitch-does-each-premier-league-team-attack-from/ [Accessed 13 May 2024].
statsbomb. (2024). premier league chances created. [Online]. stasbomb. Available at: https://statsbomb.com/ [Accessed 13 May 2024].
The FA. (2023). How to structure a training session. [Online]. The FA. Available at: https://learn.englandfootball.com/articles-and-resources/coaching/resources/2023/How-to-structure-a- [Accessed 1 May 2024].
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Learning Objectives
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Technical improve the technique when pressing on getting low to the ground, and shaping your body to show the player to a side |
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Tactical improve the decision making of the pressing in regards to when and how |
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Physical improve the turning, twisting, balance, jogging, side stepping of the defending players and the cardiovascular and muscular endurance of both sets of players |
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Psychological improve the decision making as to when they should step in and how aggressive to show them outside |
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Social increase the relationship and teamwork of the players with the ball |
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Learning Objectives
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Technical improve the pressing when playing against a team playing out from the back |
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Tactical improve the understanding of when to press and what to do when the balls won back |
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Physical improve the cardiovascular endurance, running, kicking, stopping, turning, balance and power of the pressing players |
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Psychological improve the communication between the defensive players |
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Social increase the teamwork of the players off the ball |
variable pressing in the final third (15 mins)
equipment
2 small goals, 1 medium goal, 12 balls, 6 bibs of the same colour (green)
setup in a 40(W)x35(L) yard area
progressions
- Coach can recreate various scenarios & starting positions.
- Add additional attacker to increase difficulty
regressions
- alter starting positions to be closer
-allow them to switch without pressure, players still close the new ball position
conditions -
targets - get the ball back within 15 seconds
challenges - can you talk before pressing, can you make the interception, can you force them into an incorrect pass
coaching points
- Commitment & communication - All must press or drop together to have success.
- Compactness - Tight, dont allow gaps to penetrate
#3 - Nearest player pressures the ball. Slows down/delays the attacker, shows inside
#10 & #9 - Provide cover by marking the cb and near cm, double up for the dribble, positioning to intercept/block a pass, ballside-goalside
#2 - Tucks in to provide balance & 'weak side' support by marking far cm
ALWAYS LEAVE FURTHEST PLAYER AS HES THE LEAST DANGER
interventions as above. remember the full coaching process, use freeze in this drill NEAREST, AROUND THE BALL, FURTHEST AWAY
transition to next drill by lifting the conditions and playing normal small sided game, GIVE FLY-BY AND POSITIVE RIENFORCEMENT
order of removal for lack of numbers - gk - cb - 10 --- ensure man advantage at all times
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Learning Objectives
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Technical improve the pressing when playing against a team playing out from the back |
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Tactical improve the understanding of when to press and what to do when the balls won back |
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Physical improve the cardiovascular endurance, running, kicking, stopping, turning, balance and power of the players |
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Psychological improve the communication between the defensive players |
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Social increase the teamwork of the players off the ball |
small sided game (10 mins)
equipment
1 medium goal, 1 small goals, 12 balls at least 2 metres off the pitch to be fed in, 6 bibs same as previous drill
conditions - 2 touch, have to start on the preset cones
targets - switch play, use the floaters, score within 15 seconds of winning the ball back
challenges - can you win the ball back in 20 seconds, can you play with the inside of your foot, can you get ballside- goalside, pounce on bad pass
coaching points- reinforce what's been said in last 2 drills, look what's going on, try let them play
interventions- minimal, fly-by, look out for players not pressing and moving to there man allowing the press to be broken, use this to evaluate the drill
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timings
overall set up 15 mins before seen above
0-1 minute introduction and explanation for blocked
1-3.5 let them play blocked
3.5-4 intervention
4-6 let them play blocked
6-7 transition and explanation of variable
7-10.5 let them play variable
10.5-11 intervention
11-14 let them play variable
14-15 transition and explanation of ssg
15-20 let them play ssg with small interventions. more fly-by especially if players are tired
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blocked 1v1 defending (5 mins)
this is to be set up in the form of a 15(W)x15(L) yard zone split in two with flat disks.
Play 1v1 across 2 zones. Cannot be more than 1 attacker and 1 defender in each zone rotating personnel each go
equipment - pack of flat disks, pack of cones, 12 balls
progressions
-increase the numbers to 2v2
- add time limits
regressions
-reduce the size of the zone
conditions - 2 touch -> 1 touch -> inside of foot
targets - get possession within 5 seconds -> within 10 seconds
challenges - can you get ball-side goal-side, low centre of gravity, show them the outside
coaching points
- 1st Defender - Close down quickly, pressure the ball. Slow down/delay the attacker
- 2nd Defender - Provide cover to double up for the dribble, positioning to intercept/block a pass/shot
- Communication - Clear, commanding, detailed
- Transition Quickly
interventions
- coaching process, freeze, ask why its not working, talk through whats needed, give demonstration - use drive by on one zone fly by on the rest (show them inside)
transition to next drill - go over to the other set up, give black job to get the ball and grab a drink, emphasise the quickness needed, have a meeting with the white team to give feedback and explain next drill, dont give all the answers immediately, let them drink, can do very quick fly by, remind them of technique