Pressing/Outletting exercise used to train varios pressing strategies.
Split the field in half to practice pressing on either side. Team A (Blue) outletting: Aim is to score over the half way line CB passes to RB/LB RB/LB then try to either run down the line, pass down the line to high forward or connect with midfielders Team B (Red) pressing: Aim in this situation is the full court press. As CB passes to RB/LB, he then cuts the CB off from OB and reverese pressses the OB either looking to shave the OB or create a double tackle scenario with OF. OF steps at 45' onto the OB in order to win the ball. (Don't fly in) OM closes the line on both sides trying to force infield run/pass. CM steps into pocket to turn over/intercept OB. Various presses may be implenented in this drill.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
sportplan_hockey
As clubs start their indoor fixtures, outdoor habits get punished fast. Here is how to retrain the skills that actually change indoors.
Two defenders chase the ball, nobody covers the runner, and a soft goal goes in. Here is the five-step treat for the mix-up haunting hockey defences this October.
A few weeks into the league season, poor first touches are costing teams the ball. Coach body shape, scanning and receiving on the move to keep possession.
