Written by Abbie Sadler
Three Press the Ball
Improve ball retention under pressure with this drill, designed to simulate scenarios where players face an aggressive opposition press. Reacting to the press is a key warm up action.
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Coaching Objectives
Enhance players' ability to maintain possession and make effective decisions under pressure, ultimately improving their composure and confidence on the ball.
Drill Setup
- 10 Mins
- Squad Players
- 3 Bibs
- 15 x 15 y
Technique Tips
1. Body Positioning:
- Keep your body between the ball and the opponent to shield effectively.
- Angle your body to maximize protection while maintaining visibility of passing options.
2. Quick Decision-Making:
- Prioritize quick, decisive actions to evade pressure and maintain possession.
- Anticipate the movements of opponents and teammates to stay ahead of the game.
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…Defending Outnumbered
Players face all sorts of pictures and situations in games, and it is important they can practice this in training, in this drill players will have to find a way to delay the opposition and win the ball back whilst being outnumbered.
Coaching Objectives
In this drill players will work on delaying the opposition, being patience and work together to win the ball back at the right time to stop their opponents getting shots on goal.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 14 Players
- 2 Goals
- 14 Bibs
- 40x50 y
What the Players Do
Drill starts with GK who rolls the ball out to their defensive players. Ball must be played through central area. Once ball is played into the attacking 3rd two MF can join to make…Being Compact
Being compact when out of possession is key in stopping the opposition from playing through.
Coaching Objectives
This drill will work with players on being compact, keeping good distances between lines and trying to shape the press to show outside.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 18 Players
- 3 Goals
- 18 Bibs
- 60x40 y