Combine short passes with longer passes and use the magic men in the middle to create triangles.

Make sure all players are taking part and looking for the ball and not hiding on the pitch which would be easy to do in the nature of this drill. Coach the pressers to block passing lanes making the quality of pass harder.

Player skills are important so focus on positioning, movement and decision making. Keep an eye on the way players are passing and the speed at which the ball is circulating. Attackers need to either support the passes underneath to receive a pass, or they need to support ahead of the ball to open passing lanes.

Keeping the ball under pressure from the opponents press

Midfield
8 -15

Pass or Press

Difficulty

Written by Dave Clarke

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This session gives your players the ability to keep the ball when under pressure from pressing opponents

Coaching Objectives

Coach your team to keep hold of the ball in pressure situations. Possession skills are key to the performance of your team.

Drill Setup

10 Mins
10 Players
6 Bibs
30 x 20 y

What the Players Do

Split your players into two teams of 4 plus 2 neutral players working in the area. This is a possession game in the whole area marked out. The two teams use the two magic men who play for the…

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