Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Defending - 2v2 Showing Inside

2v2 showing inside (15 mins)

2v2 Defending Show inside

Instructions:-

1 Red defender 1 plays firm pass to Yellow attacker 1 or 2.

2 This example will be based around attacker 1 passing to defender 1.

3 Attackers drive towards goal. Defenders try to slow up play and prevent scoring opportunity.

4 Defender 1 to get out fast to press the ball.

5 Defender 1 to curve run (outside to inside) which will show the attacker inside.

6 Defender 2 out fast and comes in more centrally to prevent direct shot on goal.

7 Defender 2 to provide some depth/cover to prevent through ball being played.

8 If/when Attacking player 1 switches play to Attacking player 2 then Defender 2 shall press the ball and show Attacker 2 inside. Defender 1 shall then move more centrally and provide depth/cover.

Coaching points:-

1 Out fast. Slow down on approach.

2 Be patient. Don't dive in.

3 Cover player to take lead in communication as he can see play in front of him.

4 Stay with your own opponent. Do not cross over.

Important to freeze game and walk the kids through this one where appropriate.

1 point for goal. 1 point for goal prevention.

If attacking team does not score in 15 seconds then 1 point to the defending team.

Highlight fact that the 1st defenders job is to slow the attack down to allow team mates to regroup.

Example Link:-

http://www.grassrootscoaching.com/soccer/196-defending-2v2.html