FREE SOCCER DRILLS

Opposed

25

High Press In Attacking Third | Opposed Practice (25-P3)

Set Up

3 teams of 4-6 players in an area 25 long x 15 wide, split into 3 sections. Each of the 3 teams must start in a different playing area, with 1 team keeping possession in one end zone. 2 players press from middle area to win possession and transfer the ball to the opposite end. Once they win possession, they drop out of central zone and the team who loses possession moves into the central area, with 2 players pressing; this is a quick rotation.

Progression & Constraint 1 | Player Drop To Receive

Opposite end player can drop in to link play to play through, must not stay in area more than 5 seconds - Rotate.

Progression & Constraints 2 | 50 Pass, 4 Ball Transfer

Players keep count of passes and must make 4 passes to transfer the ball to opposite end.

Progression & Constraints 3 | Bounce To Play

Middle players must drop and set possession player to switch and transfer to opposite end.

Key Coaching Points

Quick Passing | Spacial Awareness | Speed of Press | Body Shape | Angles

Player Focus

Great practice to start sessions off after warm up, as elements of competition and quick passing and transfer of the ball, encourages player to work at a high tempo. Compact area encourages players to play quickly and challenges individuals in possession to move the ball quickly under pressure. Not much time available here. Get players to focus on giving themselves more time through being ready before transfer; organised. Balls must be prepared at the coaches feet or stationed around the practice, as there will be a lot of transfer of possession. Be creative with numbers, decide what you want out of the session, easier defending or attacking and work to those ends. e.g. 4 v 2, 5 v 3, 6 v 4 etc.