9v9: midfield pressing and maintaining a compact block across 3 zones

9v9 game in zones to work on midfield pressing, central density, and the ability to play vertically under pressure.

9v9: midfield pressing and maintaining a compact block across 3 zones
Durée de l'exercice

Durée

12 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

18-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games

Description

Organize a 9vs9 with several zones:
• a high zone for shooting,
• a mid zone, divided into 3 zones: white and 2 red zones on the ends.
• a low zone, where the action starts.

The team in possession (blue) must find a pass to the forwards in the final third. As soon as the ball reaches this zone,...

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