Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Pressure, Cover

Warm Up

Organization:

• 3 zones 
• 3 teams of 2 (Attacking + Defending) 
• 3 mini goals 
• 1 big goal 

Instructions:

• Ball is live on the first touch of the attacking player. Attacking player can only score on big goal once they pass the red cones. 
• Defender is looking to either block shot or retrieve ball and finish on opposing mini goal 

Coaching Points/Questions:

• What does pressure look like in each zone? 
• What are my responsibilities? 
• Body shape when defending 

Regressions/Progressions:

Conditioned Game

Organization:

• 4 goals, 2 centrally and 2 outside
• 1 big goal
• 4 attacking players (CM, LM, RM, STK)
• 3 defending players (LB, RB, CM)

Instructions:

• Play is active once the CM either makes a pass or dribbles onto pitch. Attacking team is looking to score on big goal 
• Defending team is looking to win ball back and play outlet pass into any one of the goals. Focus isn't on defense moving the ball up through the dribble. Looking to identify open lane to pass ball forward 

Coaching Points/Questions:

• How can we close angle and trap offensive players? 
• Checking up to identify where lane is open to pass ball forward
• Identify pressure and cover 

Regressions/Progressions:

• Regressions : 3v3