Make Play Predictable

Shape the press towards numbers or touchline Take movement off pressing players

Body shape to cut of passing channels and show one way Distances between you and opponent: Winning the ball v dictating play Recognise pressing triggers Use of body and limbs - be physical, make sure they know your there

Compactness between lines

Sliding and screening in relation to opposition to prevent forward pass

Recovery quickly and think of where players recover to based on the pictures you see. 1. To Ball 2. To space: recover to danger 3. Stay away – for transition

Defending Tactics
16 -18+

Defending Centre Areas

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Written by Abbie Sadler

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Protecting the middle of the pitch when out of possession is key in stopping the opposition from playing through.

Coaching Objectives

This drill will work with players on being compact, keeping good distances between lines and trying to shape the press to show outside & towards touchline.

Drill Setup

40 Mins
15 Players
1 Goals
14 Bibs
80x70 y

What the Players Do

Pitch and players set up as illustrated on diagram. (Function - I.e., some of the pitch cut off) Ball starts with GK. Blue's look to dribble through gates. Reds looking to…

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