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3 young players run after the ball
SESSION

Pressing session: zones

FA coach developer, Peter Augustine, delivers a coaching session on pressing with a group of grassroots football players.
SESSION

This session helps players to: 

  • work out when and how to press the ball 
  • decide how many players to commit to pressing the ball 
  • understand the importance of compactness in central areas 
  • communicate with teammates. 
Defending
Sessions
Pressing
Covering and recovering
Intercepting
Marking
Tackling
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0-3mins - Aug 19, 2019

Coaching to press: zones

If your players master this game – or find it too hard – try adding a progression. But remember, learning takes time. So don't alter your activity too quickly or too much. 

 

To help, try using the STEP framework (Youth Sports Trust, 2002). This is a great way to keep things fun, engaging and appropriate. 

If you use this session with your team, let us know how you get on by posting in the England Football Community.

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