20 min
10-20 players
Tactical
Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
Possession and organized pressing drill in two adjacent zones to work on transition and counter-pressing after losing the ball.
Description
Set up two identical zones, side by side (see diagram). Form two teams: the blues (in possession) and the reds (pressing). The exercise can be played in 3v2, 4v2, or 5v2 depending on the level and number of players.
The coach starts the sequence by playing a ball to the blues in zone A. Immediate...
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