Soccer - Pressure Drill

Purpose:

Teaches defenders to close on the ball quickly and keep pressure on the ball.

 

 

Procedure:

Divide players into groups of three. Player 1 is standing by the coach who rolls the ball or tosses to Player 2. Player 2 must control the ball and make a pass to Player 3. After the coach gets the ball to Player 2, Player 1 immediately tries to close on Player 2 to prevent Player 2 from controlling the ball and making the pass to Player 3.