Exercises › Game exercise
Regaining possession and protecting the space behind
- 15 min
- 9–16 players
- 11v11
- 9v9
- Pressing & Regaining possession
9–16 players, area 36x15 m (use the touchline + the outside of the penalty area line), balls, bibs, cones. 1 team has the ball, makes 5 passes and plays to the opponent in the middle zone. The team must win the ball back and at the same time prevent it from being played back. Progression – more defenders.
What the coach should look for
- Quickly press the ball carrier.
- Cut off playing options by marking or covering close to the ball carrier.
- Prevent passes behind the unit.
- Take the ball forward after winning it.
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