Principles (30min)
1. principle: Forward defending
2. principle: Timing of the interceptions
3. principle: Tracking of the striker
Exercise
Name: 2v2 from behind
Rules: 2 players outside pass ball between each other. On will, they play the ball inside. Red tries to intercept the pass. If not successful, they defend the situation and try to score to mini goal on transition. Objective of the white is to dribble out from the end that red is defending
Variations: Ball is played in the air
Groups: Defenders in 2 groups
Coaches roles
Coach in charge: Iikka (1 group)
Assistant coaches: Savvas (1 group)
Area
Size: 20x16m
Shape: Rectangular
Location: Large field
Physical
Sets: 3min and change of group
Rest activity: 30s
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