Exercises › Game exercise
1v1, 3v2 and the four-second press
- 20 min
- 10–16 players
- 9v9
- 11v11
- Finishing & Scoring
- Pressing & Regaining possession
An intense two-phase drill. Phase 1: a 1v1 where the first touch creates space and a finish, going straight into a 3v2 overload with wingers. Phase 2: play is flipped, and the team that loses the ball presses immediately for four seconds to win it back. Then play is built out from the back under pressure, with the goalkeeper creating a 3v3. Rotate roles after each repetition. See the video for the set-up and measurements. Source: Pelota Academy / Pro Footballer Skills (YouTube).
What the coach should look for
- The first touch creates the space.
- The final pass decides: right pace and right foot.
- Press for four seconds after losing the ball.
- Communicate in the press.
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