Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Defending Under Pressure
Premier Users' Club
Drew Munro
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
20 mins
4v1 Knockout (20 minutes)
Organizaton
3 20x20 squared, 4v1 in each square or 5v2 depending on numbers
Tiny grid set up in each box with a soccer ball in the tiny grid
Details
Aim of the game is to make 5 passes and then try and hit the ball in the middle to gain a point with 1-2 players defending
Progressions
If Defender wins the ball and is able to dribble out of the grid, she earns a point.
Progress to 2 touch limit for attacking team
Progress to 4v2
Coaching Points
Delaying the attackers pass; showing the attacker away from the ball in the middle; closing players down quickly; tackle the loose ball
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
20 mins
4v3 Defending out of Balance SSG (20 minutes)
Organization
4 attackes versus 3 defenders
2 simultaneous games on a half pitch, side by side
Details
D will pass the ball into the attackers feet and the defenders have to stop the attacking team from scoring.
Coaching Points
Pressure, Cover (shape); communication; showing the attacker to his weaker side or out to the corners so she has no options; be strong in the tackle
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop
20 mins
Warm Up 5v2 (20 minutes)
Organization
20x20 grid, 5 attackers versus 2 defenders in each grid
Details
Attacking team scores a point by splitting the two defenders
Progressions
Progress to 2 touch limit for attacking team
If defender wins the ball or deflects the ball, they replace the attacking player who turned the ball over
Coaching Points
Communication (Pressure/Cover); Closing players down quickly; Position of cover defender, be strong in the tackle