Function Objective(s) Prepare players for a game by increasing core body temperature. Active warm up stretches to prepare muscles for activity. Develop a players dribbling ability and control. Drill: Defending Age: U9s Difficulty: Medium Area/Time: 30x30yrds (15mins)
Nearest player to the ball applies immediate pressure. Communication and Organisation. Cover and Support (i.e. Mark your man and half of someone elses). Track forward runs. Individual defending technique (slow on approach, sideways on, show outside) Offside Trap
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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