Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Defending- Pressure, Cover (Start Time: 19-Oct-2022 06:00h)

Introduction (10 mins)

Organization:

• Small sided field 25x25
• 1v1
• The Red and Blue teams will alternate after 5 minutes and a 1-minute break

Instructions:

• The Red team will begin with possession of the ball and initiate the attack. The blue team will switch roles with the Red Team after 5 minutes, and a 1-minute break.
• If the Defender regains possession of the ball, and scores, it counts as two goals.

Coaching Points/Questions:

• Recap roles of 1st defender (pressure or delay)
• Hunt the ball-Do not Stop
• What information can you acquire from the attacker when the attack initiates?
• Adjust Body Shape according to where you want to force the opponent.

Progressions:

• Regain possession of the Ball in 5 Seconds

Regressions:

Condition Game (30 mins)

Organization:

• Small-sided Field 30x30
• Two Mini Goals

Instructions:

• 3v2
• The Red Team will initiate the attack. The Blue team will switch roles after 10 minutes and a 2-minute break.
• Attempt to regain possession of the ball in 5 seconds and counter-attack the opponent as quickly as possible.
• Attempt to regain possession of the ball before the opponent crosses the yellow cones

Coaching Points/Questions:

• Recap roles of 1st defender (pressure or delay)

  Role of 2nd defender = Cover the 1st defender

  Angle of support (making sure you are able to stop the penetrative pass/shot)

  Distance of support (making sure that you are able to tackle the attacker immediately if the 1st defender is beaten)

  Open body shape, allows you to see both attackers

  Communication (making sure that you are telling the 1st defender where you want them to force the play)

  Awareness of 2nd attacker

  Quick transition from 2nd to 1st defender if the ball moves

  Quick transition from 1st to 2nd defender (block opportunity to penetrate quickly)

  End Product once the ball is won, can you counter the attacker quickly

  
  

Progressions:

• 2v2

Regressions:

• 1v2