Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): DEF DEF 3rd - C3/S1-4 | DEF Principles in DEF 3rd.

WARM-UP #1 - DEF Overloads

Organization:

• 3 Grids | 20x30 using Box (Central Grid is 6' Box Width)
• DEF 2v3s | GKs in Goal - Back Line and CM Position Specific
• Ball starts from top of each grid with CMs passing ball into grid.
• Integrate 3 grids at the end.

Instructions:

• DEF 2v3 Games / GK in Goal 
  • Grids/games run one at a time with all balls starting from 6.
  • ATT Players look to exploit overload and finish in goal (from wide areas must enter 2nd zone first) - Striker (9) attacks crosses when wide grids go on (replace with counter goals for cross on ground)
  • DEF players prevent penetration and goals. AT winning possession score on counter goals.

Coaching Points:

• Individual DEF Skills
  • Body shape to force wide
  • Footwork to block shots and crosses.
  • Press vs Delay
• Pressure & Cover Scenarios
  • Deny penetration and shots/cross.

WARM-UP #3 - AD Transition to DEF Shape

Organization:

• One grid | Box width to half field.
• 8v8 into 10v8  | ATT/DEF shapes in and out Possession
• Ball starts with blue team building out/in possession.

Instructions:

• 8v8 Transition game.
  • ATT Team (Blue) starts in possession, only inside the grid, and looking to score on mini goals.
  • DEF team looks to win the ball and transition to full size goal quickly.
  • If blue team scores, or out of bounds, DEF team CBs play 2nd ball quick and attack to force quick transitions and recovery runs.

Coaching Points:

• A>D Transition
  • Prioritize compact organization organization centrally.
  • Counter press when close to the ball - fill in and interchange positions.
• DEF Compactness - protect the goal
• Pressure the player with the ball.

OLI - DEF 7v8

Organization:

• Half-Field
• 7v8 | DEF 6+GK
• Ball starts with players behind the mannequins on ball and passing (3 touches) (cover/uncovered ball)
  

Instructions:

• • Zonal DEF - 6 + GK
    • DEF (Focus)
      • GK-4-2 DEF Shape
      • Deny penetration, scoring chances, and goals.
      • Score | Clear 1pt - Win possession 2pts - Goal 3 pts
    • ATT
      • 3-2-3 / 3-5 ATT Shape
      • Penetrate and aggressively look to attack and score goals.
      • Score | Enter Box 1pt - Split Back Line 2pts - Goal 3pts
    • RULES
      • CDM (6) on 3 touches.
      • Offsides and throw ins.

  Coaching Points:

  • Triggers and Cues for Back line to Step to Press
    • Ball traveling wide / Poor body position from receiving player back to goal / Anticipating pass
  • Zonal DEF
    • Movement as unit - organization and communication
    • Pressure and Cover scenarios - Deny Penetration
  • Recognition of Cover vs Uncovered Balls
    • Drop first to anticipate long ball and deny ball in behind.
    • Step to compete for 1st ball and keep cover in behind.