Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Day 9: MF Def and Back 4 Def (Start Time: 2016-02-25 15:15:00)

2v2 Warm-Up (20 mins)

2 v 2 Warm Up: 4 Players 1 ball:

In this warm-up exercise we will review our 2 v 2 Defending Principles. Play will start when the Defender plays the ball to the Attacker's feet. The 1st Defender will "get their quick and arrive under control," forcing play a certain direction, keeping the correct distance from the Attacker. The 2nd Defender will recover in a proper cover position. On the signal, offense will begin to move the ball forward while the 1st Defender will then "jockey" the Att. until they hear a whistle. When they hear the whistle, the Att will leave the ball and assume a good 1st Defender position.

Back 4 Shifting (20 mins)

Back 4 Shifting and Def. Tactics.

forward pressure (20 mins)

3v2: Defensive forward pressure (FRIDAY)

-Coach will play a ball to the defensive team.

-Attacking players will put pressure on the defenders in order to create a turn over.

-White team is trying to play a penetrating pass to their teammates in the coned off grid.

-Blue team is trying to prevent the penetrating pass and if they win the ball they can go to goal.

Coaching points:

-put pressure on Def.

-Force play

-Prevent switch

-If they do switch, keep play in front, no penetration.

9v9 (20 mins)

9 v 9 Open Play: No Restrictions: Both teams will play a 4-4-1

Teams Midfield 4 are preventing any split. Back 4 are working on their offensive and defensive shape.