Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): warm up defending

Screen 1 (20 mins)

LINE BALL WARM UP 2 V 2

ORGANISATION

even number of  players (2 reds v 2 blues)

CONDITIONS

The aim of the game is to stop the ball on the oppositions line for a point.

KEY POINTS/DETAIL

1) Delay – nearest player steps to the ball and slows down the opposition, allowing for the rest of the defence to get back into shape.
2) Deny – deny attackers of space, time and positioning close to the goal.
3) Deflect – get in front of the ball when an attacker moves to make a cross or shot.
4) Defend – make a tackle at the right moment to gain possession of the ball.

Primary players are the first defenders going to press the ball,

fast pace and slow down at the end with weight on the back foot..

Exaggerate you run ( dictating play), knees bent low down and don't get to tight.

Get touch tight.

Secondary players Covers..

The second defender is generally behind the first defender, providing depth. The distance the second defender is from the first defender and the angle they are playing off the ball are key decisions. The second defender should be communicating to the first defender, encouraging them and telling them how to channel the attacker.