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Defending
  • Defending Possession
  • 8 -18+

Defend and Maintain

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Written by Abbie Sadler

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Training transition is an important part of the game, players need to be organised out of possession in order to be effective when they win the ball back. When in possession of the ball players need to create space quickly and support play.

Coaching Objectives

In this practice the players will work on their ability to firstly win the ball back and then their movement and support play in order to keep possession of the ball.

 

Drill Setup

  • 20 Mins
  • 12 Players
  • 12 Bibs
  • 30x20 y

What the Players Do

5v3 inside the smaller box with additional players placed inside the larger box.     Blue players keep possession of the ball inside the smaller box, aim is for the defenders to win the…

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