Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): ASE G00 Emerald - Out of possession in attacking half - Pressing III

Rondo 5v5+4 (20 mins)

Setup:

40x40 grid split in half (40x20)

2 teams

4 neutrals (2 in each half)

Activity:

Team completes 5 passes and then switches to other side's neutrals.

1 point for getting ball to other side and back (2 switches).

Coaching Points:

~ Recovery Mentality --> Immediate pressure after losing the ball

~ "If they get organized, we get organized" -- After they have completed 3 or 4 passes need to think about cutting off pass to other grid.

End Zone Game (30 mins)

Setup:

Long, narrow field as shown.

2 teams of 7

2v1 in endzones (2 CBs vs 1 CF)

3v3 in the middle

Activity:

Team scores by getting ball into center forward under control. Team in possession can use supporting CBs (CF can pressure).

Coaching Points:

~ Invite short, then press

~ Immediate pressure after losing the ball (lots of turnovers in small space)

Rondo 3v3+2 (30 mins)

Intervals:

2 min work + 1 min rest x 6 reps = 18 min

Setup:

2 teams of 3, plus 2 neutrals

25x40 grid with central line (25x20 in on each side)

Activity:

Team in possession uses neutral to complete 5 a minimum of 5 passes before trying to switch to neutral in other grid.

1 point for each time you transfer out and back to a box (two switches into other neutral).

Coaching Points:

~ Recovery Mentality --> Immediate pressure after losing the ball

~ "If they get organized, we get organized" -- After they have completed 3 or 4 passes need to think about cutting off pass to other grid.