Movement for defenders

In the drill the lone defender should try not to be drawn from their position too soon by the attackers If the defenders cover the moves in the penalty area they can cut off the passing line to put pressure on the attacker who will not have a pass “on” If the defenders goes to the player on the ball too quickly they can be beaten by a pass or change of pace from the attacker Defenders need good body shape to cut off the pass or move quickly if the attacking player dribbles forward The defender must press the player on the ball to try to move them away from the danger areas

Recovering Defenders

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Written by Dave Clarke

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Every team experiences moments when they lose the ball, in these instances often defenders must recover to the best position

Coaching Objectives

Defenders need to be able to hold up attackers when they are caught out on the counter attack. This session works on holding attacks up until the recovering defenders arrive.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
10 Players
1 Goals
4 Bibs
20 x 10 y

What the Players Do

Create a five yard box at the end opposite the goal. Three defenders start at the back and three attackers start 5 yards nearer goal. One defender starts in front of the goal facing the attack. The…

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