Technical WARM UP ORGANIZATION KEY COACHING POINTS

A

1 2

B

15yd x 10yd area: 1 v 1 to Target.Player A passes to player 1 and defends the ball. Player 1 receives and tries to pass to player 2. Repeat with players B & 2. Switch every 2-min.

Adv, 1 v 2 to end lines.

1. Deny: Cut off opponents best option. (VQ) Get their head down looking at the ball

2. Delay: Immediate Pressure; Good body position

3. Dispossess: Block, flick or shield tackle

Activity ONE 20yd x 15yd areas: 2 v 2 to end lines

Adv 1; 40yd x 30yd area 3 v 3 to end lines

Adv 2; 3 v 3 + 1 to end lines (IE, defend No's down).

1. Pressure: Direct towards your cover

2. Cover: Deny Penetration of pass & dribble

3. Balance. Communicate and work together. Anticipate the path of the ball. Force errors

Activity TWO 70yd x 50yd area; 7 v 7 + 2 to goal (1/3’s marked)Point System: 2pts = Score a goal5pts = Score within 5-Secs after transition 3pts = Win the ball in offensive 1/3rd .2pts = Win the ball in midfield 1/3rd .1pt = Win the ball in defensive 1/3rd .-5pts = Concede a goal

1. Immediate Pressure/Cover/Balance: Don’t give opponent time & space on the ball.

2. Team Shape: Condense team in relation to the ball. Squeeze opponents to give the ball away.

3. Transition: Speed of Play once in possession to exploit opponents.

70yd x 50yd area

8V8 to Big Goals 70yd x 50yd area; 9 v 9 Final Game.

1 – 3 – 3 – 2 Formation

FIFA rules applyObserve Above Key Points

COOL DOWN

Topic: Pressure , Cover & Balance Date: 2011 / 2012 Season By: Danny Simpson

2 v 2 2 v 2

7 v 7 + 2