Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Pressing From the Front

Press

Organization:

1) 9v9 (Defensive and Middle area)

2) Must be off the game. Do not lock on and pick up. Allow them to play out.

Instructions:

Trying to double up if teams play out. Force them into a central area. Come right off, allow them to play then press with a purpose.

If on our left side:

1) 9 and 2 double up on CB. 9 Stops switch to opposite CB, 2 stops ball to wide player and forces them inside.

2) 4 has to get to wide player as quickly as he can incase they play through.

3) 6 tucks in and offers depth that 4 isn't providing.

4) 10 matches runner centrally in the hope that they do play him. We are shaped up to get them to play inside.

5) 5 and 3 tuck in slightly

6) 8 just stays centrally to cover anyone who doesn't do role/duties.

Same idea on opposite side. Roles change. Right side now pressing

Coaching Points:

1) Real willingness to work

2) Recognize when we can press high up.

3) Roles and responsibilities down to a tee. Everyone needs to be switched on in order to work.

Progressions/Regressions:

1) 8 deals with wide player instead of 4/5 making that run. Something to look at as shorter distance but 4/5/6's roles change so will wait til after weekend.