Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): 3v2 close down space between ATT and goal

Screen 1 (20 mins)

Organisation

Set up players outside 18 yard box with defenders either side of the penalty spot

Once coach plays the ball in defenders start to press trying to avoid the attackers turning towards goal

Once attackers receive the ball the try and play through the defenders to get into a goal scoring position

Once play breaks down new defenders and attackers come into the drill

KPs

Dont allow the receiver to turn with the ball

Apply pressure as quickly as possible

Force the attackers first pass to be away from goal or sideways

1 defender pressures ball 1 defender covers

If defenders win the ball back they drive the ball into space in the pugs = 3 points

Forwards in a 3 v 2 overload should be able to get into a good scoring position

Coaching Cues

Can we close down the space behind the attackers quickly

Can we stay in the challenge

Can we anticipate the weight of the pass and intercept before the attacker receives the ball

Can we get as close to the attacker with ball forcing a backwards or sideways pass

Progressions

Introduce a 2v2 or 3v3 

8 seconds for attackers to face goal and score