Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Defensive Posture

Flying 1v1s

Flying 1v1

Set up: Make two fields, with a mini goal at the end of each field. Include a cone line a little ways out from the goal. Two lines opposite of the goals.

Drill: Players play 1v1 against each other. The attacker has to cross the cone line in order to score. Once play is finished, the attacker quickly rotates and becomes the defender for the next player in line. Defender retrieves the ball, and returns to the back of the line.

Focus: Good defensive posture, closing quickly, transitioning to defense, not diving in

6v2-Switch (30 mins)

Set up: Grid, divided into two equal halves. Split players into two equal teams, one on each side. 

Drill: Players are playing possession in their half of the grid. The defending team will send two defenders across to try and win the ball. If they succeed, their objective is to turn and play the ball to their team on the other side. 1 point for 5 passes, 1 point for successfully winning the ball and playing across to your team. 

Focus of this drill: Passing and moving, making good decisions on the ball, effectively keeping possession. This drill can also help with transition from offense to defense and vice versa, as well as defending when outnumbered. 

Variations : Increase the number of defenders sent across. This will make less space for the offense to utilize.

7v7 (30 mins)

7v7 Game 

Let the player's play, but every restart is a goal kick. Big emphasis on CMs demanding the ball in the middle and playing 1 or 2 touch to build up the play. Set up team in a 3-1-2 formation.