Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): FMU Team Meeting

Field Diagram

Diagram dividing the pitch into 3 basic areas: the wide channels, half-spaces and center. This diagram is a visual aid for players to know what spaces to cover on the field while defending or attacking.

High Block

High Block:

We would use a high defensive block whe we want to pressure the opponent high up the pitch in order to regain possession of the ball closer to our goal. The line of confrontation is at the 18yd box in our attacking half and the line of restraint is at midfield. Within these lines we would apply a high pressure vigorously in order to regain possession.

Low Block

Low Block:

We would use a low defensive block whe we want to pressure the opponent deep in our half in order to regain possession of the ball. The line of confrontation is at the bottom of the center circle in our defensive half and the line of restraint is about at our own 18yd box. Within these lines we would apply pressure vigorously in order to regain possession.

Horizontal Comp WC

This diagram shows how the team should move collectively when the ball is in the Wide Channel. Note how the outside back steps up into pressure the ball and force the player on the ball wide. The midfielders also shift with the ball. The rest of the defenders shift over to become compact horizontally.

FW's: The 2 center forwards must work together and always protect the central column, and keep the play in wide areas.Deny any oportunity for them to penetrate through the middle when pressuring the two central defenders from the oposition.