Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Pressing the ball in the offensive half

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Phase I:

Objective: We will teach the players to press in the offensive third. 

We will use a half field, set up two side zones shown in white. The black players will take up positions by the blue cones and pass the ball between themselves and the goalkeeper (retaining the ball). 

Then yellow players will shift together according to the position of the ball. The black players will need to hold the ball until the whistle is blown and then they can pass to another player. 

• Apply principles of defending 
• Teach players how to cover the switch and create a strong side. 
• there should be short distance in between players during the press. 

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Phase III: Final game (8v7)

Objective: We will teach the players to press in the offensive third (6,8,10,11,9,7). The ball will always start with the attacking goalkeeper when it goes out. 

Coaching points: 

• Use principles of defending 
• Create a strong side and trap players in a certain area
• Force the ball one direction 
• Decision making on whether to step or hold
• Awareness of situations 
• Funneling 

Phase IV: Progress to the final game: 8v8