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Using a low block to defend in and around the penalty box
  • Defending
  • 13 -18+

Low Block Emergency Defending

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TanyaOxtoby

Written by Tanya Oxtoby

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This session is structured to allow players multiple opportunity to practice their defending in deep spaces to deny goal scoring opportunities

Coaching Objectives

This activity will work on players ability to apply defending principles inn the deeper spaces and work on their emergency defending. Focusing on the teams organisation within the defensive areas of the pitch, based on the coaches defensive principles, it will prepare the team and individuals to be able to absorb pressure and manage the game without possession of the ball.

 

Drill Setup

  • 20 Mins
  • 12 Players
  • 2 Goals
  • 2 x sets Bibs
  • 25 x 44 y

What the Players Do

Players are split into two teams with a minimum of 6 players per team to allow for one team on and one team off at a time, plus a goal keeper each. Using the 25 x 44 yard area, three outfield…

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