Alexis Nieves-Richards
Name: | Alexis Nieves-Richards |
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City: | Highlands Ranch |
Country: | United States of America |
Membership: | Adult Member |
Sport: | Football/Soccer |
Defending - Block Tackle
o Position is side on
o Place non-tackling foot next to the ball by stepping forward
o Ankle locked with toe pointed up
o Tackle with the foot moving away from the player
o Drive through the centre of the ball
o Tackle using your full body weight
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Organization:
1. 20 x 20 yard area set up as shown
2. 12 players (6 team s of 2) set up as shown
3. 1 ball per team (Additional around the outside)
Instructions:
1. The ball is positioned 2 yards apart from each player
2. Both players count to three and then step into block tackle with the same foot (right or left)
3. Neither player is attempting to win the ball yet, but is mastering the correct body position of the block tackle
4. Make sure to switch feet every third attempt
Coaching Points:
1. Positioning is side on
2. Place non-tackling foot next to the ball by stepping forward
3. Ankle locked with toe pointed up
4. Tackle with the foot moving away from the player
Progression/Regression:
1. P – Once body position is established allow players to compete for the ball
2. P – Increase the approach distance to 5 yards, on the coaches command players now set off to win the ball
3. R – Players start off standing next to the ball with non-kicking foot already planted
Coaching Points:
Progressions:
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warm Up (1104) (10 mins)
Organization:
1. 30 x 25 yard area set up as shown
2. 12 players (8 Attackers, 4 Defenders) set up as shown
3. 8 balls (1 per attacker)
Instructions:
1. The attackers m ust attempt to dribble their ball from one end of the area to the other
2. Defending players must attempt to prevent the attacking players from crossing the end line
3. If a defender wins the ball he/she m ust pass it out of the area sideways
4. Attackers have the opportunity to win their ball back, their attempt is not over until their balls leaves the area
5. Defender score points each time they knock out an attacking player’s ball
6. Allow attacking players three attempts and then rotate defending players
Coaching Points:
1. Correct tackling technique (block or poke tackle)
2. Ankle locked
3. Body weight forward to gain possession
Progression/Regression:
1. P – Increase the size of the area
2. R – Add more defending players – 6 vs. 6