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Quick overloads in this drill helps players to keep possession of the ball when they are under pressure
Coaching Objectives
Keeping the ball in defensive situations to retain possession and not allow attacking opponents to win it.
Key coaching points
- 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
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 18 Players
- 8 Bibs
- 30 x 30 y
What the Players Do
Split the area into 4 squares 15x15 yards. You need two teams of 8 players and two magic men who play for teams in possession. Each box has two players from each team who must stay in their boxes. In…Continue Reading For Free
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