Written by Abbie Sadler
Being Compact
Being compact when out of possession is key in stopping the opposition from playing through.
Coaching Objectives
This drill will work with players on being compact, keeping good distances between lines and trying to shape the press to show outside.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 18 Players
- 3 Goals
- 18 Bibs
- 60x40 y
What the Players Do
18 players arranged 8v8 plus two neutral players who operate in wide channels. Ball starts with blue GK. Aim of the game is to try and play through midfield. Team in…Delay and Play
Delaying the opposition is an important principle to help you win the ball back, this drill will help players understand how and when to do this.
Coaching Objectives
In this practice players will develop their understanding on how to delay the opposition and make a 2v1 situation a 1v1.
They will also work on playing quickly when regaining possession.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 8 Players
- 2 Goals
- 8 Bibs
- 15x10 y
What the Players Do
Area 15x10 with a halfway line and target goals at each end. Drill starts with coach playing ball into attacker. Aim of drill is for each team to score as many goals as…Defend and Maintain
Training transition is an important part of the game, players need to be organised out of possession in order to be effective when they win the ball back. When in possession of the ball players need to create space quickly and support play.
Coaching Objectives
In this practice the players will work on their ability to firstly win the ball back and then their movement and support play in order to keep possession of the ball.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 12 Players
- 12 Bibs
- 30x20 y
What the Players Do
5v3 inside the smaller box with additional players placed inside the larger box. Blue players keep possession of the ball inside the smaller box, aim is for the defenders to win the…Continue Reading For Free
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