Football (soccer) drill library

Clearance ball to own player

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Description: The drill starts with a 2v1 situation in a square, where the task of the single player (black) is to win the ball and play it to the attacker on their own side (between the cones). After winning possession, the player joins the attack. One of the yellow players is allowed to apply counter-pressure to the black attacking player with the ball. The goal is to create a quick counter-attack and score a goal.
Coaching key points: This drill focuses on winning possession, quick change of direction, and counter-attacking. Scanning for your own attacker.
Key questions: How can you effectively pressure two opponents? How can you make a quick and accurate pass to the attacker after winning possession? (scanning)

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