Support play with good position Scan before receiving Be diagonal to the ball Pass into player's runs Receive on the back foot Be open to the play when receiving Vertical passes between the lines

Always know where the ball is and player they are marking Position the body sideways so reaction speed is faster Be on balls of feet so reaction also quicker Use defensive feints to trouble the attacker and cause mistakes When attacker is close eyes on ball not on player Don't jump in and make it easier for the attacker If beaten by the attacker's skill sprint to the goal to defend it The defence must keep their lines tight and narrow so as not to get beaten. It is very important that defenders win the second ball after an attacking player shoots on goal. Be ready for quick transition if the ball is won

Scanning and Awareness | Possession Soccer Drills

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Players have to keep their heads up to check the colours of the player that they have to pass the ball too. Heads up and scanning are key to success.

Coaching Objectives

Intended Outcomes

SSG / Constraints Players get used to getting head up and scanning for passing options in possession - and threats out of possession.

Create space to receive
Communication
Check shoulders –Scan
First touch
Scan again
Decision
Technique- Pass
Reaction to Transition.

Drill Setup

40 Mins
16 Players
2 Goals
4 sets Bibs
1. 12 x 24 2. 24 x 24 3. 40 x 50 y

What the Players Do

Diagram 1 - 2 x Areas approx. 12 x 24 with end zones / 2 colours each end constantly switching position either side of cone / 2 v 2 in middle as shown . Ball starts one end playing 1-2s then…

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