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Work with your back four to give them a lesson in working together, pressing, cover and support positions focusing on the shape of the defence in relation to the ball.
Coaching Objectives
Positioning:
- Teach players the importance of maintaining proper defensive positions to deny opponents time and space.
- Emphasize the need for the back four to maintain a compact and balanced shape.
Marking:
- Teach man-to-man marking principles and how to mark tightly without fouling.
- Encourage players to stay goal side of their markers and track their movements.
Communication:
- Encourage players to use verbal and non-verbal signals to convey information.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 12+ Players
- 2 Goals
- 4 Bibs
- Practice: 30 x 20 y