Exercises › Game exercise
Press, cover and balance
- 15 min
- 8–14 players
- 5v5
- 7v7
- Organized defending
- Pressing & Regaining possession
Coaching session on how and when to press, how to position yourself and how to cover for teammates when defending. Includes team shape, compactness, communication and quick transition on winning the ball. Source: England Football Learning.
What the coach should look for
- Press as the ball is about to be received.
- Keep a compact distance between players.
- Transition quickly when you win the ball.
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