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Pressing initiation
This session coaches players on understanding defensive pressing. It’s important to practise the key elements to identify how, when and where we can apply pressing technique, and that includes adopting the right shape tactically and togetherness of the group, as well as being able to identify the right moment to closedown.
| Area | Half pitch plus 15 yards |
| Equipment | Balls, cones, goals |
| No. of Players | 10v10 Plus two keepers |
| Session Time | 60 mins |
This session coaches players on understanding defensive pressing. It’s important to practise the key elements to identify how, when and where we can apply pressing technique, and that includes adopting the right shape tactically and togetherness of the group, as well as being able to identify the right moment to closedown.
We see the benefits of this session paying off every week–indeed, good pressing technique is central to the intense brand of football we play.
What do I get the players to do?
Yellows attack the top goal, while reds score by passing through the poles at the other end of the pitch. Pressing opponents closely at all times is imperative (1a).
1a
There are no more than three passes allowed in each area and players are limited to three touches each.Reds must spread out and switch play, making use of all three areas. They score one point for scoring through the poles and three points if the keeper can anticipate which gate the ball will be scored through by gathering.
1b
1c
What are the key things to look out for?
How do I progress the practice?
We can progress this practice by adding normal goals instead of poles. We can also increase the size of the middle area to make the challenge more difficult for the defending team.Related Files
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