Drill: Clock Coaching. Pressure the ball

Purpose

Fitness exercise to pressure and close the ball down in pairs. Develops quick sharp movement while under pressure

	Drill area

Set Up

Area marked out with cones
Supply of balls
Bibs

Structure

Players form a clock shape. 2 defenders in the middle who stay there for a period of time or number of interceptions. Objective is for the players on the outside of the clock to pass the ball between themselves and keep possession. Defenders must stay in the middle for a set period of time - 1 minute. Defenders must be encouraged to work hard to pressure the ball. For each set of 10 or more passes add an extra 20 seconds. Coach to return the ball quickly when a ball goes out of the clock area.

Coaching Tips

For quick sharp fitness movement - make the clock smaller keep the pair in for a set period
For stamina work - make the clock bigger
Provide an incentive for the defenders to win the ball - 3 interceptions and they can come out
Encourage the players to hunt the ball as a pair
Rotate players regularly

This is a good fitness exercise that forces the players to work under match conditions. Ensure there is a plentiful supply of balls around the clock because the defenders will tend to kick them a long way a way when they intercept!

Progressions

Make the clock area bigger for a harder work out for the players
Increase the time in the middle to increase the intensity
Make the clock area smaller to develop sharper movement whilst improving endurance

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