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This drill is all about ball possession with players keeping possession by movement to create passing lines, scanning to see where the space is on the pitch, spreading out to give more passing options and reacting quickly in transition.
Coaching Objectives
Possession team
- Move the ball from one side of the area to the other to move the defending team
- Scan to see the space on the pitch and anticipate where to pass or move
- Dribble with the ball to move defending team and find passing lines
- Passes inside create space on the outside
Pressing team
- 5 second effort rule
- Work in compact formation to try and win ball back
- Nearest player presses the ball carrier cutting off passing lines
- Next nearest defender blocks passing lines from the front
- Other two defenders cover space between possession players
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 10 Players
- 4 black 4 Yellow 2 Blue Bibs
- 35 x 20 y