Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Pressing to close space quickly

1 v 1 to endzone (10 mins)

1 v 1 to endzone

Defending player passes ball into attacker and then applies pressure to the ball. The player on the ball tries to dribble and stop the ball in the endzone. If the defender wins the ball, they try and break into the opponents endzone.

-2 minute rounds then switch roles

Coaching points:

- Apply pressure as early as possible

- Cover the space fast

- Slow don upon approach (small steps)

- Decision making on when to commit

- Show the attacker one side

8 v 4 pressing (10 mins)

4 + 4 v 4

Outside players and attacking players on the inside try to keep the ball away from the defending team. The defending team try to win the ball as many times as possible in 2 mins. They get 2 points if they complete1 pass upon winning the ball. The get 3 points if they dribble out of the grid.

Coaching points:

- Press as a team

- Make play predictable

- Make the field compact

- Triggers of when to press