Written by Dave Clarke
6v2 Positioning Game
In this game players are receiving on the back foot with good body shape to see the passer and the player that will receive the ball so body shape should be open to the play. Positioning is key to giving the passing player options for the pass.
Coaching Objectives
- Try to mix long and short passes
- Control the speed of the ball in the Rondo with short passes after a long pass
- Passing three or four times in the same area attracts defenders so try not to make more than two passes before moving the ball out of that area
- Try to play diagonal passes
- Have spare balls so you can play in as soon as the ball leaves the area to keep the tempo high.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 8 Players
- 2 Bibs
- 40x20 y
What the Players Do
In this 6v2 the possession team tries to keep the ball for as long as possible. The two defending players are pressing to try and win the ball – nearest ball presses, second defender covers.…Know When and How to Press
In this pressing session players aggressively press to win the ball back quickly. The focus is on quick pressing and counter pressing to win the ball back. It coaches players to understand the principles of winning the ball back and exploiting space
Coaching Objectives
Look for players understanding the right body shape for pressing and reacting to the triggers that say “press”. Communication is key between players when they see the triggers to “go” and understand when to “hold”.
A key element of a pressing game is the ability to accelerate and slow down with mental skills to help quick reactions when possession is lost and pressing is needed to win the ball back within six seconds.
Drill Setup
- 35 Mins
- 16 Players
- 4 target goals Goals
- 4 x 4 different colours Bibs
- 12 x 12 y
What the Players Do
Use an area 12 x 12 yards split into four squares 6x6 yards each. Use target goals outside the playing area where marked. The four teams are split so that one team is on the outside of the squares and…Wave Possession Breaking Lines
This is all about using creativity to keep possession. The aim is for the possession team to move the ball from one end zone to the other and then back again the other way in a wave type motion. This is working towards penetration in the final third.
Coaching Objectives
Good reaction in transition with speed of play to press and stop the defending team using the ball to score a goal. Creativity is key with players with movement and combination play key to keeping the ball.
Look for:
- Good passing and receiving
- Movement to create angles and triangles
- Combination play with give and go passing, overlapping and underlapping runs and takeovers.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 13 Players
- 4 target goals Goals
- 5 Bibs
- 30 x 15 y
What the Players Do
Use an area 30 x 15 yards in three zones with four target goals on the outside of the box midway between the zones. You need a possession team of 8 players and a defending team of 5 players. In the…Continue Reading For Free
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