11v11 Structured Scrimmage — Pressing Principles Applied

Full 11v11 scrimmage with a coaching freeze rule: coach can stop play twice to correct pressing shape or transition moments. First team plays preferred system; second team plays a counter-pressing 4-3-3 to stress the structure. Keep it competitive — no soft defending.

• Pressing triggers from Tuesday: call them out loud when you see them — build the habit
• In transition to defend: wingers sprint to their side of a 4-4 defensive shape, not back to mark
• Walsh is suspended — CDM slot is on Hartley; use it to read what cover we need there

• Remove coaching freezes in the second half — let mistakes run and debrief after
• Award bonus points for goals scored within 8 seconds of winning possession