VOLUME THREE
VOLUME THREE
This drill incorporates small, explosive actions with aerobic running and technical actions.
Start by performing multiple pressing actions over 2-4m then heading into a jog. Complete a number of technical actions before jogging over to another pressing action station. Head over to perform a different technical action before arriving back to the start and repeating the circuit.
Aim to complete:
3min x 4-6sets
As always, you can be creative. Feel free to change elements of this drill to suit you and your preferences. If you are to change the drill, keep in mind these core principles:
Moderate area (half a pitch)
Multiple moderate/high intensity pressing actions
FOOTBALL SPEED TWO
FOOTBALL SPEED TWO
This drill incorporates some position specific movement, explosive pressing, and a recovery sprint/sprint to get on a ball in behind.
Start by engaging in a lateral run, keeping body shape open facing the middle mannequin. When you hit the next pole, press the mannequin before back peddling to the next pole. After the back peddle, get out wide to the next pole quickly, before turning to complete recovery run/ball in behind. Then walk back to the nearest start position, and repeat.
Aim to complete:
4-5mins x 3-5sets
As always, you can be creative. Feel free to change elements of this drill to suit you and your preferences. If you are to change the drill, keep in mind these core principles:
Interval based circuit including football specific movements: Lateral, explosive, sprint, short walking recovery
Multiple technical actions can be incorporated i.e. ball in behind to cross/finish or passing actions at each pole for example.