Receiving with back to pressure is a critical moment in a match.
If the receiving player has the opportunity to turn and face forward, he becomes very dangerous.
In order to face forward, he may shoulder check and recognize he has room to turn or he may feel tight pressure and use a creative turn to beat the defender.
Having said that, if a defender recognizes this moment and prevents the attacking player from turning, he is forcing a negative pass or for the player to shield, both of these actions essentially slow down the attack which benefits the defending team.
We have created a Battle Rondo that mimics this moment in a match which will offer countless coaching opportunities for the staff as well as provide players with repetitions to hone their craft and be equipped for this particular situation.
For example, we use the 1v1 Receiving with Back to Pressure in sessions when we are:
- Building out of the Back – Finding the Striker – Developing players who are comfortable receiving under pressure while layering in shoulder checking, turning out of pressure, and taking negative touches to create space.
- General Defending – Providing players with many repetitions in situations where the opponent is receiving the ball facing his own goal. Coaching points include getting tight and not letting the player turn, trying to anticipate and step in front of the defender, as well as simply understanding the situation and not fouling while the opponent is shielding properly (preventing him from turning and playing forward).
Set Up:
- 7×7 Rondo Box
- 2 Lines directly across from each other. 1 line of players with the ball, 1 line of players without the ball.
Player Rotation: Passing player becomes the target player, the target player goes to the end of the defensive line, the defender goes to the passing line.
Action:
One attacking player (target player) jogs to the center of the rondo box, turns, faces the ball line, and asks for a pass to feet. As soon as the passer makes contact with the ball, the defender is allowed to enter the rondo box and try to either step to intercept the pass or prevent the attacking player from turning.
Notes:
The passing player must constantly give information to the target player, telling him man on, turn left, turn right, etc.
Bonus Content from Coaching Education Seminar:
Shielding Demo:
