Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Pressing from front SSG

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Set up: 50x30 area with 2 goals at each end half way line, players in 2 teams, with Def full back positioned on outside. rest of players positioned in middle split attacker & def zone

Format: Defenders to press the opposite team (ideally in their half) as a team with the objective of winning the ball back. Upon winning the ball back, players should look to counter attack quickly. When attacking, players should look to build from the back and score goals in the opposition goal.

Key Points: Compact - Players need to communicate verbally and non-verbally as a team to remain compact and restrict penetrative passes, with sufficent depth and patience looking to protect the goal.

Pressing triggers/traps Players should not rush into the tackles, but look to time when to press and when to hold, in line with the pressing triggers.

Make play predictable - Whilst remaining compact, players should make play predictable and look to force the opposition to make mistakes or into areas where they can win the ball easier (for example wide areas).