Steven Killeen
| Name: | Steven Killeen |
|---|---|
| City: | Mississauga |
| Country: | Canada |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
GU8

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Organization:
-8-10 players
-see diagram for sequipment and set-up
-10x15 area
-play starts with pass from defender out to opponent then closes down to create 1v1 situation.
Progression:
-Add GKs creating 2v2 situations
Coaching Points:
-Speed and angle of approach (CLOSE DOWN - SLOW DOWN)
-Body Position to threaten the ball (SIT DOWN)
-Patience when to win the ball - (STAY DOWN)
-Know where goal is
-Keep eyes on the goal

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Organization:
-8-10 players
-see diagram for equipment and set-up
-16x16 grid with small goals in the corners
-Same exercise as previous but now 2v2 to two goals
Coaching Points:
-Speed and angle of approach (CLOSE DOWN - SLOW DOWN)
-Body Position to threaten the ball (SIT DOWN)
-Patience when to win the ball - (STAY DOWN)
-Know where goal is
-Keep eyes on the goal
-Communication with team mate
-distance and angle of supporting defender

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Organization
-8-10 players
-25x20 area
-see diagram for equipment and set-up
4v4 SSG with man-to-man marking. Each player pairs up with a player from the opposite team, their responsibility when defending is to know where that player is and prevent them from scoring.
Coaching Points
1. Speed of approach & angle when closing down 2. Slow down the last yard & be ready for any quick moves or tricks by opponent 3. Body shape - angled & use of arms for balance/blocking 4. Jockeying to show defenders one way 5. Acceleration to close down 6. Deceleration to slow down when approaching defender 7. Read the play to be able to defend early 8. Balance & proprioception to be in a position to challenge for the ball 9. Feet & hip coordination 10. Agility
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Defending Technique (10 mins)
Organization:
-all players
-see diagram for equipment and set-up
-approx. 30x30 area needed
A short, technical warm-up to get the players thinking about their body shape and movements when defending, focusing on the ball, and some agility and footwork. Have players pair up and work across the defined area. Coaches float and guide when needed.
1. Both players are passive.
2. Attacker looks to dribble from one endline to the other without trying to beat his partner.
3. Defender looks to keep attacker in front without trying to win the ball.
4. Players work on one side going one way and switch sides going back.
5. Players rotate roles once back at the start.
Progressions:
1. Attacker looks to move more "actively," changing feet forcing defender to change with him.
Coaching Points:
-Keep the attacker in front.
-Proper body shape
-Eyes on the ball.
-Move/shuffle feet.
-Maintain appropriate distance - arm's length.