Coaching to press zones | England Football Learning

Session

Pressing session: zones

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

England Football Learning

0-3mins - Aug 19, 2019

Key objectives

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.

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Coaching to press: zones

Progression

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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