SSG: Pressing

Amount of players: Minimum 10 players

Drill duration: 15-25 minutes

Age Group: U15+

Drill Description: - Set up the field as shown (from 16m to midline) with two small goals at the edge of 16m.

- Divide the players into two teams (6v4) (blue = in possession & red = defending/pressing)

- The ball is played out from the Coach / or Goalkeeper to one of the Centre Backs (4 or 5)

- The focus for the blue team are, to make 10 passings or make a pass to the striker, who is standing central. If they manage to do one of these they get 1 point (and then starts from the coach/goalkeeper again).

- The focus for the red team are, to put a pressure on the blues back line and try to block any passes to the striker. They will have to win the ball and try to score in one of the two small goals.

Coacing Points:

- Can you "force" the ball out to the sides when pressing?

- Can you work as a team and create an numerious advantage when pressing?

Progression:

- Add a max of touches for the blue team.

- Add a limit of time for red team, to have a shot on goal when winning the ball.