High press: recovery and working on transition phases

This training session focused on pressing develops high recovery abilities and defensive compactness through exercises in possession, transition, and small-sided games, while also working on collective reactivity and build-up play under pressure.

Drill #1

4vs4+1: corner-to-corner possession with fixed support players

4v4+1 possession exercise where the team in possession must connect their corner players by making a minimum number of passes in the central area....

Drill #2

Compact defense with a back three in a reduced central area

Communication among defenders is essential in this highly intense drill, which perfectly combines communication work, positioning, and movement....

Drill #3

Preventing the build-up play: high press and shooting in 2v1

Thanks to a high press and shooting in 2v1 situations, this drill is ideal for blocking the opponent's build-up play. Make sure to enforce the instructions well to get the most out of your players....

Drill #4

Unlocking mini-goals with gate passing in 4v4

Very dynamic drill in the form of a 4v4 that will allow your players to work on different cognitive aspects such as perception, anticipation, and decision-making under pressure....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Shooting Passes Dribbling Fun Game Pressing Build-up play Cognitive Scanning Overload Support

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