Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Patrick Doherty UEFA C session7/10@1hour

free shot, 1v1 to 2v1

Method:

Coaching Points:

7v7 defending in their half (20 mins)

Method:

Explanation; 7 v 7, opposition playing out from their own goal. start with their GK; can we control the center of the pitch force opposition into traffic or out wide, win the ball and transition to score

Orientation; Set up opposition to play out from the back, can they score in a central goal

Learning: 

Block Central progressions, Force play towards the byline and press to regain possession. Set the line of pressure for our midfielders. Compact, defend as a team, triggers to press,screening of the defence, Identify the long pass and provide cover. 

Coaching Points:

first player in to arch first press to force play to one side; Cut off the other side of the pitch then press into wide areas; Good pressing choices; Patience; adhere to the line of pressure; Compactness; sliding if play switches side; Press in dangerous areas; Control the spaces, Block passing lanes; Recovery runs to close gaps.