Overview & Motivation
Improve ability to build out of the back against a 2 man press
Physical Setup
- 25x25 with field split into 2 halves - Six 2 minute rounds
Instructions
- CBs can not pass to FBs - FBs and CMs transfer to the other grid along with the ball - Ball must be passed to the other grid, can't be dribbled over - CMs are limited to 2 touches - Red is limited to 2 defenders in each half - If red wins the ball they look to keep possession in a 4v2 in the middle - Blue completes 10 passes = 1 point - Blue passes to the STs in the other grid = 1 point - Blue passes to the other grid without using FBs = 2 points - Red completes 6 passes in the 4v2 = 1 point
Coaching Points
In Possession: - Receive with an open body shape to easily progress the ball - Receive on the back foot and have your first touch go forward - Utilize tempo to make the opposition chase and open up passing lanes - Don't force the pass into the ST if it isn't available. Utilize the 6v2 advantage Out of Possession: - Shield progressive passing options and pick your moment to press - Shield passes into the STs. Active defending in the other half - Force wide to create pressing traps along the sideline
Progressions
- CMs are limited to 1 touch - Allow red to move freely - Allow CMs to have an additional touch if they receive from the other CM - 3 defenders will make progressive passes easier - Allow in possession team to dribble over once they've completed 4 passes
Key Players
CMs: Provide forward passing options while getting used to playing off the back shoulder of the defender. Look to quickly bounce passes central or wide CBs: Find ways to be progressive with the ball. Need to be dynamic with movements to get the front 2 to spread out so that you can find the CMs or STs