Read the Danger in Defence

Players need to be proactive and work together to cover the space and force opposition attackers away from their own goal. Clear communication between two defenders is required. Attackers must drive at the defense and look to commit the defenders to create a 2v1 before the defender can recover. Movement off the ball is vital to try and manipulate the body positions of the defenders and get a shot away at goal.

Recover in Defence | Defending Soccer Drills

Recovery is one of the most important principles of play and if players recover quickly, they are more likely to prevent goals from being scored. Anticipation, communication and speed are key factors for defenders.

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Coaching Objectives

When teams lose the ball they must react at speed and get back to cover the goal and force the attack away from goal.

For this drill you need an area 20 x 15 yards, split into two zones with the working players in the opposite zone to the goalkeeper. You need 5 players and a server, balls, bibs, cones and a goal.

Drill Setup

15 Mins
4 Players
1 Goals
2 Bibs
25 x 15 y

What the Players Do

Coach starts with a pass to the attacker of one team nearest the halfway line. Now they quickly attack goal with a supporting player moving at speed to take advantage of the space in the opposite…

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