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Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Tactical Game - Defending Principles Week 3

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Pro-Club: Football St George

Brian Dene

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Brian Dene
Name: Brian Dene
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Purpose/Objectives: Defending in a 3v3 situation by Delay (1st defender nearest to the ball) and Support/Depth (2nd defender supporting 1st defender).

Defending Principles (U9 – U12):

1. Delay

  • Can you slowdown the opposition?
  • Can you restrict your opponent from playing forward?
  • Can you restrict your opponent passing the ball easily?
  • Can you be hard to beat 1 on 1?
  • Can you stop your opponent shooting on goal?
  • Can you get yourself between the ball and the goal?

 2. Support and Balance

  • Can you stay with your player?

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3 v 3 Sharks Defending Their Territory

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3 v 3 Sharks Defending Their Territory
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3 v 3 Sharks Defending Their Territory (20 mins)

Set Up: 

  • Two teams of 6 players each with a 3 v 3 start.
  • Field size 40 (L) x 30 (W)
  • 4 x mini goals
  • End Zones 5 (L) x 30 (W), Middle Zone 30 (L) x 30 (W).

Action:

  • The yellow attackers can score by beating the red defenders & shooting on goal in the end zone.
  • If the red team wins possession, they can now attack the goals.

Variation/Progressions:

  • The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.

Player Tips:

  • As Above.

Coaching Points:

  • Coaches Input

Session Timing:

  • Complete 4 sets of 4 minutes with a 1 minute rest in between sets.
  • Total time of work is 20 minutes.

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