Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Carnage 9/19 Defensice Principles (cont)

Animation 2

Coaching Points:

• The closest defender says I got it or some other such statement to indicate that they have the pressure on the player with the ball.  This keeps from both players closing on the ball.
• The cover defender tells his teammate player name. press the man with the ball or Fred press him right
• The pressure defender closes on the ball while the cover defender drops at an angle that is behind the pressure defender and spits the two attackers to where he can support the first attacker or intercept a pass to the second attacker.
• When you drop to cover don't backpedal but swivel your hips and run side on to get into position.
• When the defenders seem to understand and can demonstrate the action switch roles.

Animation 4

Coaching Points:

Three teams with a middle zone.  You score by passing through the defense on the the ground.

Coaching Points:

• Notice the Nike Check Shape
• Only person that stares at the ball is the 1st defender.  
• All others watch the player on the ball and  the players supporting the attacker.
• If you have defensive shape they will not be able to pass through the lines.
• Turn your hips to drop into support.
• Communicate (I got ball, you press, etc...)

Screen 6

Attack vs. Defense Flying Changes.  1/2 field with three counter-attacking goals.  Focus on defending for both the offense and the defense.

Coaching Points:

• The attacking players press inside to midfielders and the 9.
• The defensive players press wide if possible.
• The only one allowed to stare at the ball is the first defender.
• Keep your balance with support angles
• When the ball is switched, recover at angles backward
• DON'T CHASE THE BALL WHEN BEAT. The over defender steps up and the beaten player drops back as the cover player.
• Don't get flat. The cover defender always gives a little ground and stays inside for support
• Press the player with the ball into the supporting or cover defender
• Look for occasions with the 2nd attacker runs themself out of position then double team
• When you are the covering defender don't stare at. the ball. Look at the ball and the 2nd attacker to anticipate play and intercept passes.
• Stay compact
• Start fast then control your speed.  
• Don't get your feet planted but keep them moving
• Pivot off the back foot to jockey
• Be patient the first one to react usually loses the 1v1 battle
• Step in to tackle right after the attacker touches the ball
• Watch the ball
• Stay low