Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): UEFA A ( Session 29 ) - Defending in a Mid-Block to Counter Attack

Screen 1 (30 mins)

Set Up:

Pitch as above

11v11

RED 3421 (Coached)

BLUE 442

2x8 min Blocks w2 min rest between - Stop the time when stepping with coaching intervention to maximise the ball rolling time.

BLUE Problems:

1 - Ball side CM moving across when FB has the ball / Furthest CM dropping to receivewhen CB has the ball and nearest CM moving high
2 - CF looking to make runs and receive in behind/down the channel
3 - FB advances higher and Winger rolls inside

• 10 presses FB and shows outside - not inside.
• CF half and half - distance between CM and CF
• Far side10 outside shoulder and attacking side of second CM
• WB threatening to press winger - distance important - close enough to affect - but also threatening to screen too
• Nearest CM across screening target goal but also within distance to press CM if ball is played to him direct or after a bounce -press and force backwards
• CF or 10 can press from the front if in their area
• 2nd CM across and screening middle target goal
• Furthest WB inside pitch - screening target goal - able to push out if ball looks likely to be switched