Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): High and Low pressure (Start Time: 2014-11-27 17:30:00)

Rondo 4v2 (15 mins)

Learning Objectives

To develop passing, possession and creating space.

Description

In a square of 5 yards we play 4v2.

The four players outside the square have a maximun of 2 touches and must maintain possession playing only from outside of the square.

The two defenders inside the square have to intercept the ball. The player who looses possession ball will change roles to become a defender

Coaching Points

1- Create space to find the right position and angle to receive the ball.

2- Improve the speed of play by limiting to 1 touch when possible.

3- It is very important to coach the correct body shape for receiving passes.

4- The 2 defending players must communicate and work together, one closing down the player in possession and the other covering the angle for the pass.

High Pressure (25 mins)

Details

Reds defend - Blues attack

- The goalkeeper and defenders try to play out of defence and score in one of the two mini goals.

-The three attackers must try to stop them by putting pressure on the defenders.

The three attackers press high to win the ball

- Can the attackers win possession and score a goal?

SSG ( High & Low Pressure) (20 mins)

The game is played in two 10 minute halves.

One team plays a high-pressure defence. When they do not have the ball, all their players squeeze into the first two zones to make the pitch compact.

The other team are playing a low pressure, counter attacking tactic. When they lose possession, they drop back to the bottom two zones, leaving the opponent`s defenders free from pressure at the back. Each team plays one half using each tactic.