Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): 7: Closing Down and Defending 1v1 (Start Time: 2016-11-02 19:00:00)

Drill (10 mins)

Time: 10 Minutes

Organisation:

-Set up several grids of 10x5.

-Split players into pairs and placed in each grid.

Exercise:

-1 player starts with the ball.

-The player out of possession aims to close down the opposition player and stop them from getting past them to edge of grid.

-If player wins the ball the red player starts again.

-Have 5 attempts each and score it a point for scoring and point for winning the ball.

-Rotate players around after 5 each so go v different opposition.

Key Points:

-Where and how to press the attacker.

SSG (30 mins)

Time: 30 Minutes

Organisation:

-Set up 30x20 pitch split into 2 halfs.

-Split players into even teams of 4,5 or 6. (4 teams)

Exercise:

-Play 5 minute games.

-Players score in either of the the 2 small goals.

-Team out of possession must press attacking team in the attacking teams half.

-1 player from the defending team must remain in own half.

-This cannot be a designated player. They must work it themsleves. Under 8's exmpt this ruling.

-Rotate and swap teams very 5 minutes.

Key Points:

-Aim to deny opposition time on the ball.