Written by Dave Clarke
Defensive Pressing Cues
Individuals can be coached how to defend in a team context when facing attacking passes in the final third of the pitch.
Coaching Objectives
Can the defenders read the cues that give away where the attacking passes will go and get to the receiver quickly to press them. Set up with coned goals at each end 4 yards wide that players dribble through to score so leave space behind.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 12 Players
- 4 Bibs
- 30 x 20 y
What the Players Do
Three attackers go against 4 defenders. Start with 2 defenders and 1 attacker at both ends of the pitch and 1 attacker in the middle on the side. One attacker starts with the ball and passes to the…Building Defensive Relationships
Build relationships between defenders and midfielders, creating a solid unit for gamedays
Coaching Objectives
Build communication between central midfielders and central defenders, once they become familiar with each other’s play, the defensive unit will grow in confidence.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 9 Players
- 1 Goals
- 4 Bibs
- Half pitch y
What the Players Do
Set up by using half a pitch with a goal at one end and three 10x20 yard zones. You’ll need cones, bibs and balls. Begin play with four defenders and four attackers. Two…Creating A Robust Back Three
An organised back three can become a solid defensive unit, keeping strikers and wingers at bay
Coaching Objectives
A back three should deal comfortably with two strikers but by adding wing play defenders must focus on additional players. Organisation is key here.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 12 Players
- 1 Goals
- 3 Bibs
- 30x30 y
What the Players Do
Set up by using an area of 30x30 yards with two channels for wingers to run down and a goal at one end. You need balls, bibs, cones and a goal. Split your players into two teams, one…Continue Reading For Free
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