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Defending Principles (Part 2 - Session 12)

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DESCRIPTION

2v2 (18-22 mins)


Organisation:

  • Mirrored practice
  • Mini Goals
  • Markers for starting points


Key Points:

  • Attackers start practice by passing
  • Defenders can step in and protect
  • Pressure + Cover


Progressions:

  • Can players win the ball in opposition half
  • If attackers get in defending half they get a point

COACHING POINTS

  • 1st start with players at the side of the goal, give option to pass or dribble to start the practice
  • Progress by starting attackers from different positions, this will challenge defenders and their approach. Still let the attackers decide wheaten to dribble or pass
  • Focus on working as a unit in your coaching points as you worked on individual defending in session 1. Closest to the ball approach, other players covers. If the ball shifts switch roles quickly, important to stay compact and on an angle.

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