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Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): UEFA A - Pressing 3-5-2

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Alen Slamin
Name: Alen Slamin
City: motherwell
Country: United Kingdom
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Component 1

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Component 1 (10 mins)

This is a Component 1 drill for the UEFA 'A' Licence looking at Pressing in a 3-5-2 formation.

Setup - 4

Pitch is narrowed and split into 4 zones.

Ball is played out from the goalkeeper to one of the 2 nearest zones.

As the ball travels the play starts.

Progressions - Play started from various positions and angles.

Transition from Attack into Defence and how to initiate press.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Component 2

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Component 2 (10 mins)

This is a Component 2 drill for the UEFA 'A' licence looking at Pressing in a 3-5-2 formation.

Pitch is narrowed

Pitch is split into 4 zones

Game is played both ways with goals

Condition - When defending and the ball is inside one of the zones 5 defenders must be actively defending that area to squeeze attackers. and reduce space.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Shadow Play

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Shadow Play (10 mins)

This is a Shadow Play drill for the UEFA 'A' Licence looking at Pressing in a 3-5-2

Attacking Formation - 4-3-1

Defending Formation - 1-1-4-2

Coaching Points - Striker initiating press

Midfield High Press

Defensive Midfield Cover

Transition to other side

Dropping off to reduce space in the midfield

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