Make Play Predictable

Take movement off pressing players Read triggers to try and arrive on first touch or to make the next pass winnable by a teammate

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 Press as a team

Defending Transitions
13 -18+

Protecting the Middle

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Written by Abbie Sadler

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A lot of teams defend the middle of the pitch to force the opposition wide to prevent shots on goal, this drill will work on players discipline to do just this.

Coaching Objectives

This drill will work on players discipline to remain compact, keep good distances between lines and shape the press to show outside & towards touchline

Drill Setup

30 Mins
11 Players
3 Goals
11 Bibs
45x40 y

What the Players Do

3 CBs with 2 CDMs v 2 strikers and 3 MF players. Ball starts on the halfway line with the CDM, who plays ball into additional MF players. Aim of the game is for the…

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