Set up as shown. Two teams, attacking and defence. Defenders are locked into their box, and must press the ball to prevent the pass being played through them The team in possession should try to play sideways until the opportunity to play through opens up.
Attackers: speed of play, patience, shifting ball to shift opposition, pass quality. Defending: pressing triggers, cover and balance, pressing shape, body shape, communication.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
sportplan_football
Set pieces account for roughly a third of all goals in football, yet many coaches spend surprisingly little time coaching defensive organisation at corners and free kicks. This article compares zonal and man marking systems, explores hybrid approaches, and provides a practical session structure for building set piece resilience into your team.
A player's first touch determines everything that follows: whether they can play forward, turn, or simply retain the ball. This article explores why training first touch in isolation is not enough, and how to design sessions that develop this critical skill under realistic game pressure.
The coaching methodology revolution sweeping grassroots football - and how to implement it at your club this season.
