Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Defensive inferiority in numbers (Start Time: 13-Jun-2017 13:00h)

Arrival

8 Players;

Area 20x20 / 25x25;

- Instructions:

. Pass ball to right then move to the left;

. Press / shut down player opposite to you;

1) Player A passes to his right then runs to his left;

2) Player B receives the ball from A;

3) The player opposite D shuts down & passes player B as close as he can;

4) Player B passes to his right to player C then gains back of line A;

Variation:

- Pass ramdonly (left or right);

Key Points:

. Angle of approach, defender to know where next pass is going;

. When passive angle of approach try to force play in central direction;

. Triggers.

Part

1) Player A moves forward quickly w/ ball supported by B & C;

2) 2 defenders retreat & play for time then try to shorten distance from player w/ ball;

3) Delay play to give teammates time to recover;

4) Centre back aim to place themselves in line w/ trailing player & apply press or player w/ the ball;

5) GK acts also as sweeper.