
Football Drill Demonstration
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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

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