Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Defending with Playing out (Borough U9)

1v1 (15 mins)

1 V 1 defend the line

Upon arrival players paired up

Small area between two

Start off unopposed, Get players used to protecting the ball.

Coaching points

Get body into position between player and ball

Att Use your upper body to hold the Def off

Foot on the ball is always furthest away, use the sole for control (role the ball)

Add a turn to Create space

Progress to def can tackle

Thirds Leading to a match (20 mins)

Thirds

Description

SSG

Defenders , Midfield and attack are locked in positions

Player in possession can pass forward into the next zone, if the pass is completed then they can follow it and create 3v2. Once possession is lost then the player needs to return to starting position.

Coaching points

In possession

What pass do you make, Long, short, driven, a one two?

Do you dribble (beat the man) or pass

Try and create the overload (2v1,3v2 etc)

Scan (See who/what is around you)

Out of possession

Can you cut the pass out

Where is the best position occupy

Can you apply pressure (Cut the distance)

Transition back to position as quick as possible (Goal side)

Progress to a match with no restriction just individual goals