Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): ASE G03 Emerald - Pressing in Attacking Half

Throw ins (15 mins)

1) Fake throw down line, backwards to CB who switches to other back.

2) #6 checks in, throw is behind back shoulder into space, play into #9 who shoots.

3) Throw down line to #7/11. #10 is checking toward throw and turning to face goal. Winger flicks ball into #10 going toward goal. Play give and go with #9 and shoot.

SSG (20 mins)

Intervals:

4-5 games of 5 minutes (rotate neutrals each game) with 1 minute rest

Setup:

5v5 half field game as shown; Attacking team in 3-2, defending team in 2-3; Ball starts with different teams by coach; 6 goal game

(Play another 5v5 game in other half if enough players; If not, add bumpers/neutrals on outside)

Coaching Points:

~See one, screen one positioning to take away vertical pass (check shoulder for targets/goals); Distance from attacker: "as ball arrives, I arrive"; Cues to press: poor touch, bouncing ball; facing backwards; MENTALITY - lose possession -> win it back!; If beat, recover centrally behind ball

Progression:

+ Go to full width of field if defense too successful

9v9 (30 mins)

9v9 Game with normal soccer rules

Both teams in 1-3-2-3.