| Name: | Mher Nahabedian |
|---|---|
| City: | Montreal |
| Country: | Canada |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
Understand how and when to press high on opposing FB to avoid any build-up from the opposition. 3 strikers must be very aggressive to close the gaps on the FB and avoid any contruction. Goal is to recover the ball in the attacking zone and score on the transition.

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Functional High Pressing
4 minute games
6 players on the field + 1GK
Ball is played by GK 2 to GK1
GK1 must play the ball to start the play
Red team can only defend once the ball is played and must be behind the engagement line (flags)
Coaching Points
1. Do not commit before closing down the middle lanes (fermer l'axe)
2. All 3 forwards must be on the hunt as soon as their team loses the ball (presser haut et agressif)
3. Must close gaps as quick as possible moving forward at great speed
4. One defends, the rest must remain in coverage of space.
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Defensive Skills (20 mins)
Defensive Skills
White team plays the ball and tries to play a short ground pass to teammates behind
Red must intercept ball to score point. Whites must get a successful pass through.
Once Red scores point, they feed the ball to opposing team.
Games are 3 mins each