This week's session looks at getting your players to defend as a unit, meeting the ball quickly and covering the gaps to make it as difficult as possible for the opposition's attackers.
Suitable for all ages and abilities, this session enables you to cover all aspects of defending, from the basics to the more advanced defensive movement patterns. Your defenders will need quick feet and excellent reactions to keep up with the oncoming attackers, finding the perfect moment to make their decisive drive for the ball.
By the end of this training you should see a stronger, more supportive back line, ready to make life difficult for attackers everywhere - "All for one and one for all!"
What's in the Session?
Starting with a one-on-one drill, your players will progress as quickly as you feel they are ready to through this session, working in defensive overload situations. Working as a team your players will be encouraged to communicate, making sure no man is left unmarked, smothering the attacking danger as quickly as possible,finishing with a conditioned game which focuses on everything covered in this week's session.
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