Defending

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1 v1 Defending the goal

To improve 1 v 1 defending the goal

2 v 2 Defending, pressure and cover

To improve 2 v 2 defending with understanding the individual roles of when to pressure and when to cover. The coach should also concentrate on when and how the players switch roles when the ball is transferred between attackers.

Centre Halves defending crosses

Function to improve goalkeeper and central defenders defending crosses

Delay and recovery when defending

Develop delay and recovery play when out numbered in a defending situation

Develop compactness as a back 4

To develop the goalkeeper and back four working together as a unit, improving shifting side to side and backwards and forwards, along with pressing, covering and communication

Develop the understanding of how the back 4 work together

Developing the understanding and shape of the back four and goalkeeping in defending

Improve defending 3 v 3

Drill to improve defending as a unit 3 v 3 to apply pressure, cover, balance and communication

Play man on man defending

Mini soccer game conditioned to man on man defending in the grids. Defenders to try and stop their attackers passing the ball into the next grid area. Attackers attempt to pass the ball through the grids and end up with a shot on goal.

Prevent turning 1 v 1

To coach a player in how to be patient and prevent turning 1 v 1

Protect and defend 1 v 1

An intense drill to develop sprinting and one on one defending

Work as a pair to pressure the ball

Defending drill to improve pressurising the ball quickly and working as a pair while attacking team attempt to keep possession.

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