Benjamin Sohier, Adult Member
Activity 1 – Unit press.
14 Players (including 1 GK)
2 x 20x30m areas
4v3 (att – def) in each area
Swap att and def after all 5 rounds.
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Attack vs defence. (4v3 – att overload)
Time constraints. 60s, 45s, 30s, 20s, 10s.
Defenders to dispossess attackers and dribble ball through 2x outside cones
Attackers keep possession for time limit.
Rest period of 20-30s after each round due to high intensity nature
Points system to promote competition
- Tempo
- Aggressive and positive press
- Directional, force certain way
- Press as a unit
- Effective and useful communication/information
- Pressing, cover and balance
- Decision making; to intercept, to jockey, to tackle, when, where, why, who, how.
- Press as ball is in motion (nobody possess it)
- Positivity and belief to win back
- Vital for coach to motivate and keep high intensity. *use of hand clapping, loud and consistent communication, praise and encouragement.
- If ball is re-possessed, ways for def to break out (counter) through cones (act. 1)
- Triggers – ball played backwards, poor touch/pass, opposition vulnerable, pitch position, defensive setup.
- Commitment
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Screen 1 (15 mins)
Attack vs defence. (4v3 – att overload)
Time constraints. 60s, 45s, 30s, 20s, 10s.
Defenders to dispossess attackers and dribble ball through 2x outside cones
Attackers keep possession for time limit.
Rest period of 20-30s after each round due to high intensity nature
Points system to promote competition
- Tempo
- Aggressive and positive press
- Directional, force certain way
- Press as a unit
- Effective and useful communication/information
- Pressing, cover and balance
- Decision making; to intercept, to jockey, to tackle, when, where, why, who, how.
- Press as ball is in motion (nobody possess it)
- Positivity and belief to win back
- Vital for coach to motivate and keep high intensity. *use of hand clapping, loud and consistent communication, praise and encouragement.
- If ball is re-possessed, ways for def to break out (counter) through cones (act. 1)
- Triggers – ball played backwards, poor touch/pass, opposition vulnerable, pitch position, defensive setup.
- Commitment