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Regaining possession in different thirds
- 15 min
- 14–18 players
- 9v9
- Pressing & Regaining possession
14–18 players, area 32–36x50–55 m (half of a 9v9 pitch), 1 goal, balls, cones, 2 colours of bibs. Team 1 starts in attack, team 2 in defence. When the ball is won, team 1 must win it back and then has 7 seconds to get to a shot. Progression – central third.
What the coach should look for
- Quick press after losing possession.
- Quickly cover the ball carrier’s passing options.
- Get goal-side if you are beaten.
- Take up a position that lets you intercept through balls.
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