• Half pitch with an additional 10yd channel inside opposing half
with goal at one end, as illustrated.
• 19 players (incl. GK) organised 8v8 plus GK, with
2 Target players beyond half way line in 10yd channel, supply of
balls in centre circle, with coach.
• Practice starts with: ball fed into practice area by coach to Attackers
or T who then feeds into A’s.
• A’s objective: build play & create goal-scoring opportunities.
• If Defenders gain possession: they try to play to feed T’s.
• Process continues for 5 minutes non-stop & is
then repeated.
• If ball goes dead: coach immediately feeds another into
practice area.
• Throw-ins are taken by either team as appropriate.
Detail
• Continuous un-interrupted defending for 5 minute period includes
defending when organised & when dis-organised.
• If possession is conceded as team plays towards
T’s & is intercepted: quick reorganisation is necessary.
• Concentration & communication between team mates in
defensive situation.
• Simple progressions for this practice are:
- On receiving possession: T may quickly carry ball forward as an
extra attacker & contribute to attacking build-up.
- A’s may use T’s as support from behind as outlet passes, to relieve
opponent’s defensive pressure.
• Movement & positioning of D’s in relation to location
& movement of ball.
• Distances between players, units & GK.
• Pressing & forcing opponents to play in a chosen direction.
• Tracking & marking opponents.
• Continuous positioning & changing defending roles &
responsibilities, whilst regaining & maintaining defensive
compactness.
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