Organization:

1.12 players

2.Players work in pairs, set up as shown

3.1 ball per pair

Instructions:

1.Players work in groups of two

2.Passing the ball to each other

3.When one of the players stops the ball with the sole of their foot the other player must close that side down, e.g. when stopped with the right foot the pressing angle is from the right (thus forcing attacker to use their left)

4.Pressing player then returns to their starting position the group start to pass again

Coaching Points:

1.Speed of approach

2.Angle of approach

Progressions:

P – Introduce techniques of tackling, once the ball is stopped the player pressing now tackles the stationary ball

Organization:

1.Half Field set up as shown

2.6 players (1 Goalkeeper, 3 Defender, 2 Attackers) set up as shown

3.1 ball (Additional around the outside)

4.Repeat in opposite half of the field for a squad of 12 players

Instructions:

1.Goalkeeper starts the activity by kicking or throwing the ball out to the attacker

2.The attacker starts the activity from ten yards outside the penalty area, the defender from behind the goal

3.On the goalkeeper’s pass the defender becomes active and attempts to win the ball

4.The defender must attempt to win the ball outside the penalty area and pass through either of the counter goals

5.The attacker must attempt to beat the defender and score in the goal

6.After each attempt players return to their starting position

7.Rotate players after a set time limit

Coaching Points:

1.Deny penetration

2.Speed of approach

3.Angle of approach, force player on to weak side

4.Correct moments to tackle

5.Feint to tackle to force a mistake

6.Tackling techniques

Progressions:

P – Defender must win the ball outside the penalty area

R – Reduce the starting position to the edge of the six yard box

Organization:

1.Half Field set up as shown

2.6 players (1 Goalkeeper, 3 Defender, 2 Attackers) set up as shown

3.1 ball (Additional around the outside)

4.Repeat in opposite half of the field for a squad of 12 players

Instructions:

1.Second attacker starts the activity from the center circle by passing the ball into the first attacker

2.The attacker starts the activity from the edge of the penalty area, the defender from behind the goal

3.As soon as the pass is made the defender becomes active and attempts to win the ball

4.The defender must attempt to win the ball outside the penalty area and pass through either of the counter goals

5.The attacker must attempt to beat the defender and score in the goal

6.Once inside the penalty area the attacker can not be tackled by the defender

7.After each attempt players return to their starting position

8.Rotate players after a set time limit to ensure all players have equal opportunities to attack

Coaching Points:

1.Deny penetration or turn

2.Speed of approach – cover the distance as the ball travels

3.Angle of approach, forces player on to weak side

4.Correct moments to tackle

5.Transition to attack

Progressions:

P - Allow attacker to pass back to the sever and take up new positions

R - Allow the defender to recover and tackle inside the penalty area

Organization:

30 x 30

3v3 4v4

Players can only defend partner to allow for a lot of repetitions of 1v1, moves

Coaching Points:

Look to attack defender front foot

Cut in space behind, close the door

Be creative

Progressions:

P-Free Play - add more players, go half field with outside support players, (6v6)