Theme: Defending Technical Warm-Up Diagram Coaching Points Pass/Defend: Close partner down quickly, making smaller steps as they come closer to their opponent. Have players dribble and pass with a partner inside a grid. When coach Curve run at opponent to take shouts partner without the away one option. “defend” Knees bent and one foot in front ball closes down partner and shadow of other (jockey position). defends without trying to steal the ball. When opponent turns drop foot and switch feet, never turn your back on the ball. Activity #1 Diagram Coaching Points 1v1 Defending in to End Same as above Defender should look for visual Players play 1v1 with the attacking cues to step and win the ball. Cues: bad touch, bouncing ball, player scoring by dribbling across an head down, back turned. end zone. Players start with the ball at Tackle to win the ball, not to one partners feet. kick it away. In 2v2 focus on communication Progress to 2v2 from player closest to step to the ball 2nd defender gives proper support and cover (angle and distance). Activity #2 Diagram Coaching Points 1v1, 2v2 to Goal: Same points as When closer to the goal, force opponent away from the goal. Players defend a goal in 1v1 and then 2v2 If first defender is beaten, 2nd situation. Defenders try to score in two defender slides across and the smaller counter goals. Coach delivers 1st defender recovers centrally pass from the side to take up space. Scrimmage Coaching Points Depending on numbers play a All the same points listed above game as close to the real game as Make it as close to the real game possible. 5v5 or 6v6. as possible Encourage 1v1 opportunities
Theme: Defending Technical Warm-Up Diagram Coaching Points Pass/Defend: Have players dribble and pass with a partner inside a grid. When coach shouts “defend” partner without the ball closes down partner and shadow defends without trying to steal the ball. Close partner down quickly, making smaller steps as they come closer to their opponent. Curve run at opponent to take away one option. Knees bent and one foot in front of other (jockey position). When opponent turns drop foot and switch feet, never turn your back on the ball. Activity #1 Diagram Coaching Points 1v1 Defending in to End Players play 1v1 with the attacking player scoring by dribbling across an end zone. Players start with the ball at one partners feet. Progress to 2v2 Same as above Defender should look for visual cues to step and win the ball. Cues: bad touch, bouncing ball, head down, back turned. Tackle to win the ball, not to kick it away. In 2v2 focus on communication from player closest to step to the ball 2nd defender gives proper support and cover (angle and distance). Activity #2 Diagram Coaching Points 1v1, 2v2 to Goal: Players defend a goal in 1v1 and then 2v2 situation. Defenders try to score in two smaller counter goals. Coach delivers pass from the side Same points as When closer to the goal, force opponent away from the goal. If first defender is beaten, 2nd defender slides across and the 1st defender recovers centrally to take up space. Scrimmage Coaching Points Depending on numbers play a game as close to the real game as possible. 5v5 or 6v6. All the same points listed above Make it as close to the real game as possible Encourage 1v1 opportunities
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