Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Pressing from the front (Start Time: 2024-04-22 20:30:00)

Pressing from the front (20 mins)

Pitch 30Wx50L  6v6 + 6 18 players. Rotate players every 3 mins  6x 3mins

Players to set up like the image above, with three teams of six players.

The Defenders press the opposite team (in their half) in groups of four with the objective of winning the ball back. If successful, players need to pass back to their teammates through the red cones, allowing them 1 point.

When attacking, players need to pass through the red cones which represent different 3 goals with different points (1 or 2 points). With the ball being passed to the other side, the team must automatically press the opposite half, creating a carousel press. Players can use the spare players on the outside to retain the ball or play to the other side.

When attacking, the attacking time can use the three extra players (Yellow), who represent CB/GK and Full Backs, in their half.

When attacking, the first pass must go over the Blue line to the spare player at the back who represents the Goalkeeper/Centre-back. Only then can they start to try and attack the red goals. This represents playing out from the back.

Rotate teams every 3 minutes.

Coaching Points:

Pressing triggers

Angles of approach

Press Through to force a turnover

Sliding and screening

Pressing from the front (30 mins)

2/3 of a pitch 16 players

Setup the practice as seen in the image above with a line representing the third down the centre of the field.

The ball always starts with the Goalkeeper for the white team. Normal game rules apart from no goal kicks.

The white striker (#9) and red Defender (#5) are not allowed to cross the halfway line, creating a 7v6 in half of the field. Keep score of the game.

Coaching Points:

Pressing triggers

Starting points

Areas to show in order to isolate

Stop the switch of play

Manage the opposition. Encourage the Attackers (white) to attack depending on the defensive positions. Example: If they are pressing too aggressively can we play over the top.