Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Intro to Build up vs Press 4-2

Description

Use 8-12 players for this small sided game and have each team have 10 minutes in each role. 

 The Blue team (Build up) is trying to build up and score on the wide 2 goals. 

The Red team (Pressing) is trying to press and win the ball and score on the 1 goal. 

Give each team a good 8-10 minutes in their role and then switch. 

Can be done with as many as 12

4 build up - start with keeper - pivot and winger

Then you can go with keeper, wings and CM

5-Players

Attacking- Add CM 

Defending Add Defender who adds balance

6 Players 

Attacking-Add target

Defending  Add CDM

Key Coaching Points

Attacking

• Move the ball with limited touches.
• Create width and ball support.
• Switch the play using supporting angles.

• No square balls.
• Take the space when you can. 
• Communication

Defending

• Work together- Pressure Cover
• Keeping balance
• Communication