Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Counter-Pressing

SSG: 10v5 Transition (15 mins)

Organization:

1. Set up as shown (35x35yds)

2. Three teams of 5 players.

3. Plenty of balls.

Instructions:

1. Three teams of 5 players playing 10v5.

2. Black team is defending against yellow and white team. Defending team receives a point if they are able to complete 2 passes after winning posession of the ball.

3. Attacking teams receive a point if they complete 15 passes on a row.

Coaching Points:

1. Speed of transition to attack: if player is in a central area, look for windows to play out of. If players if in outside area, look to become a wide option.

2. Speed of defensive transition: recognize visual cue of when to press & when to get into an organized, compact defensive shape.

A: Pressing: when we have #'s around the ball. 1st defender presses and forces play to defensive numbers. Supporting players close passing lanes. Entire group needs to be focus on roles and ability to kill the options and minimize space & time 1st attacker has.

B: Organize: when numbers are scattered around the field. Regain defensive shape and channel play into tight areas while looking for opportunity to close down the player on the ball.

3. Speed of play is essential to create realistic defensive situations. One touch passing is vital to break down high pressure.

4. When a player loses the ball, how long does it take for the entire team to get down to defending? This is where we can become exploited.

ESSG - Pressing Game - 7v7 (15 mins)

Organization:

1. Group of 8 Players in each station.

2. Ball in each station

3. Size - 45x55

Instructions:

1. The team in possession of the ball are only allowed to stay in their zone.

2. The defending will have the freedom to shfit and close down the space in any zone.

3. Both will be assigned with a net to score.

Coaching Points:

1. 1st Role of Defender - Immediate Pressure

2. 2nd Role of Defender - Cover (Defending the Space in Behind).

3. Agressive approach in closing down the space in front.

4. Communication - I got BALL! I got COVER!