Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Defending in defensive third

5+1R v 5 (20 mins)

Organization:

- 11 players

- Half the field

- 5 balls

- 1 AR

- 1 big goal

- 3 cones

Instructions:

- Attackers start with ball

- Attackers score on the big goal

- Defenders can score by reaching the receiver

- Receiver can only move wide in determined zone

- If the ball goes out of bounds, attackers start with ball

- If ball is intercepted by defenders, they have 5 seconds to score a point

Coaching Points:

- Pressure/Cover/Balance

- Recognize when to apply pressure

- Push up as high as possible

- Push up when ball is travelling

- Push up when there is pressure on the player with the ball

Progressions:

- 6 + 1R v 6