Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Pressing Goal Kicks

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Ivan O Riordan
Name: Ivan O Riordan
City: Cork
Country: Ireland
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Warm-up  1v1 defending

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Warm-up 1v1 defending

Organisation:

  • 15 x 10 pitch, small goals, supply of footballs, 1v1 game.
  • Defender passes to attacker who attempts to score in goals.
  • If defender wins the ball transition to attack opposite goals.

Coaching Points:

  • Close spaces quickly (press)
  • Slow down near attacker, defensive stance/body shape.
  • Try to force attacker away from goal.
  • Discipline and patience when defending.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Pressing Goal Kicks

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Pressing Goal Kicks

Organisation:

  • 9v8 on 3/4 pitch, small goals 10m in defending half. Adjust to suit numbers.
  • Game starts with goal kick, team playing (reds) out attempt to score in small goals.
  • Team defending goal kick attempt to win the ball high up the pitch and score in big goals.

Coaching Points:

  • Identify and establish lines of pressure. (CF bends run, midfield and defense push up)
  • Be compact and defend as a team, unit and individual. (Mark playersNo gaps or passing lanes, scan constantly for danger)
  • Establish a trigger for press. (goal kick to FB)
  • Recovery runs to close gaps between units.

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