
Time: 10â Space: 18âx18â Number of Players: 7 Activity: Attackers will try to knock down the cone in the center. If a defender gets the ball, they will change positions with attacker. Defenders need to keep balance and block passing lines. Only one defender does pressure, the other does cover and third does Balance. Specific Objectives - Block one passing line and force the play to outside, where second defender will apply intense pressure - As the pass from attacker happens, letâs identify pressure triggers - Donât commit if team is not ready to defend (rest defence) Sucess Criteria - Protecting the cone in the middle is intended to promote balance on defending
Keep balance defending. Cover minimum of 1 passing line Triggers for pressure (pass into weak foot, bad first touch, wrong body shape, lack of options) Force bad decisions from attacking team.
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