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  • Attacking Defending Transitions
  • 8 -18+

Delay and Play

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Written by Abbie Sadler

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Delaying the opposition is an important principle to help you win the ball back, this drill will help players understand how and when to do this.

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Coaching Objectives

In this practice players will develop their understanding on how to delay the opposition and make a 2v1 situation a 1v1.

They will also work on playing quickly when regaining possession.  

 

Drill Setup

  • 20 Mins
  • 8 Players
  • 2 Goals
  • 8 Bibs
  • 15x10 y

What the Players Do

Coach plays a ball into one of the central attackers. Attacker attempts to beat defender 1v1 and score. Attacker may use supporting outside teammate for wall passes or to reset possession. If…

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