Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Counter Pressing - React to losing the ball ball

5 v 3 + 2 (25 mins)

In this practice we will focus on the roles played in the on the ball and around the ball part of defending transition. 

1. Role on the ball – counter press, effect passing lanes

2. Role around the ball – effect passing lanes, interceptions, track runners

3. Role away from the ball – defend space in front of you, defend space behind you  

5v3 + 2

The team of 5 Must Try and Keep Possession and aim for 15 passes

Should the team in possession make 10 passes a 4th Defender can join the defending team

If defending team win possession their aim is to play forward to outside player to score in small goal

Defending team of 3 also has option to go backwards to try and retain the ball

Team of 5 then must decide whether to press the ball or try and protect the forward passing lanes

Show me how to react positively if you lose possession? Speed of Reaction

How can we prevent the team from playing forward? Position

Try to take away highest line first.  Position

Is that the right moment to press or Protect? Why

4 v 4 plus bumpers (20 mins)

Goal: Shooting

Load Management

• Maintenance
• 2 sets of 5 Reps, 1.5 minute, 1 minute rest = 25
• RPE 7 x 25 = 175