Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Pressing - Squad practice

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Michael Fox

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Michael Fox
Name: Michael Fox
City: Peterborough
Country: United Kingdom
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Pressing - Squad practice

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Pressing - Squad practice
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Pressing - Squad practice (45 mins)

Organisation - Area can be adjusted to suit the group working with to help achieve the outcomes.

2x target areas ( 5x5yrds ), with target players in these areas located 5 yards from the end line.

Teams are to play in 1 direction only, On reaching their target player the target player is then to play into the opposite team who then attack the opposite end.

The defending team attempt to press the ball and stop the other team playing forward passes.

Key coaching points

- Start positions

- Travelling / speed, angles & distances

- Prevent forward passing opportunites

- Control & restraint when pressing

- Angles / distances of support / cover

- Compactness between individuals / units / team


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Movement
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Pass
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Pitch Line 1
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Shaded Pitch Area

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