The player receiving needs to make sure they read the signs for which side the pass will be on and open up the body to that side to receive the ball. If they are running they want the pass in front of them. Move the ball quickly, using a maximum of one or two touches. Try to get players to use one touch passing and only to depend on a second touch when they have to control a poor pass.

Players need to be controlling the ball with one touch then make an accurate pass or if it is one touch play side foot with good technique. The most accurate pass will be with the side foot.

Pay attention to the passes and the speed which the ball is moving. Never lose control over the speed of the ball, speed up or slow down the ball’s speed.

Warm up by keeping the ball under pressure from the oppositions press

Warm-ups
8 - 15

Three Press the Ball

Difficulty

Written by Dave Clarke

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Warming up players to keep hold of the ball when under pressure is key to the start of games. Reacting to the press is a key warm up action.

Coaching Objectives

Simple game to set up but one that gets players working on all aspects of passing and pressing.

Drill Setup

10 Mins
Squad Players
3 Bibs
15 x 15 y

What the Players Do

You need to put players in a big circle with up to three pressing players in the centre. Decide on how many pressing players you want to use. The players creating the circle make passes to each…

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