Simple Pressing game

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Parent Category: Club Development
Category: Defending
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Set up multiple of these squares to minimise queues and maximise ball running time

Reds pass the ball to blacks
Blacks to try to RUN WITH THE BALL through one of the three goals.

Can the reds, press and win the ball back?

If so, can run through one of the three goal to earn the points?

Coaching detail,

  1. Speed of the press. How fast should you close the player down?

  2. When to hit the brakes! To close the player can nip the ball around, too far the player has options to pass [in a realistic game situation]

  3. Body shape. How does the player force the in a certain direction?

  4. Watch for their mistake! Applying the pressure will force them to make a mistake, can we time when best to pull the trigger and tackle.

  5. Making the tackle! Ensuring the player is well balanced, leading with a strong leg then following through with the body and making good contact with the ball.

  6. Speed of acceleration and direction. Once the ball is won can the player change speed and direction to disguise and get distance between them and the opposition?