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Press to win the ball back to create goal scoring chances
  • Defending
  • 11 - 15

Shut Down Opponents

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Written by Dave Clarke

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Pressing is important because it wins the ball back for the defending team and pressing all over the pitch makes it much harder for the attacking team to create goal scoring chances

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Coaching Objectives

Closing players down quickly and blocking passing routes to press teams and win the ball.

 

Drill Setup

  • 15 Mins
  • 9 Players
  • 6 Bibs
  • 16x16 y

What the Players Do

For this drill you need an area 16 x 16 yards, 9 players, cones and balls. Play for 15 minutes. Split your players into three teams of three. Two of the teams play a 3v3 in the area while the…

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