Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 9v9 Basic Formation

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Areas of the field a player might cover during the game, which they are responsible for when defending. Loss of possession (B-)

Transition from attack to defense is critical in their decision making to win the ball back in order to counter attack and catch the opponent off balance.

Initial reaction should be to establish team shape, by delaying, denying the central areas of the field from being attacked and deflect such attack towards the sidelines to destroy the opposition's attack. (Always establish a  diamond in the middle to Prevent Penetration by the opponent's attack)

Once in possession of the ball: protect it, secure it, supply it, support it, finish it & protect yourself from being countered on the counter attack.

When defending as a team keep the spaces between the players & lines tight from being exposed by players who can dribble or outrun the midfield.