Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Defensive principles

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Jean DeCru

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Jean DeCru
Name: Jean DeCru
City: Alameda
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1vs.1 Defensive approach

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1vs.1 Defensive approach

1 vs. 1 Defensive approach

A to B

A defends

- Speed of approach (Defend in B's half)

- Angle of approach (Curved run, push B away from goal)

- Distance of approach (Don't dive in!)

Keep a good defensive stand. Chest shows directions, don't face the ball.

- Speed of approach. Sprint to defend on opponent's half of the field. (closer to goal)


Once mastered, combine greed and play 2 vs.2.

- Pressure - Cover


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 2 vs. 2

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2 vs. 2

1 vs. 1 principle + Cover.

Focus on cover and switching responsabilities.


HAve group B pass lateral first to emphazis the pressure/cover principles.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3 vs. 3

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Phase one + phase 2 + Balance.

Introduce balance principle and communication


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