Football: Working up to 11 v 11 principles

Description

Objective: Application of the individual & unit patterns/movements of defending with a 8 v 8 practice.

Detail:

• Set up - Half a full size pitch with sidelines brought in 10m or 70 x 50 marked out.
• Split the players into 2 balanced groups of 8.
• Give each team a scenario for the game (for example Team A are losing 2-1 with 15 minutes to go).
• Select a team captain who will work with their team to discuss a strategy & tactics.

• Individual, unit & teams roles and responsibilities when defending (out of possession).
• When, where, what, how & why to press in specific areas of the pitch.
• Hunting in packs
• Goalkeepers angles & distances in relation to the defensive structure.

Coaching points

• Individual, unit & teams roles and responsibilities when defending (out of possession).
• When, where, what, how & why to press in specific areas of the pitch.
• Hunting in packs
• Goalkeepers angles & distances in relation to the defensive structure.

Drill tags: anticipation, defending, football, movement, soccer