Mike Abalos
| Name: | Mike Abalos |
|---|---|
| City: | san antonio |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |

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Player A will play the ball out to either side... Then will go pressure the ball. Player A should approach at side on blocking the goal and pressuring the attacker to force them away from goal.
Player B will run around either mannequin before receiving the ball and going to goal.
Focus: Player A (defenders)
Coaching Points:
Side on (which foot goes forward?)
Patient
Firm tackle to come up with the ball
Quick Feet
Progression: 2 attackers vs 1 defender

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Free Play 6v6
Keep the play constant. Every restart comes from the coach (this way we can control the game)
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Animation Controls (PCs, Macs, Laptops):
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop
Back/Forward: Drag timeline button
Technical Warm up- Defending (20 mins)
Get in pairs or 3-4 per line
Defending side on (forcing the attacker one direction)
-R Foot forward- Shoulders angled to force the defender left
-L Foot Forward- Shoulders angled to force the defender right
-quick feet
-Push off your front foot to move backwards (if you lean to far back you may fall down)
-The front foot keeps the attacker from cutting inside and the back foot steps to win if the attacker goes outside
Player with the ball will pass to the defenders back foot. The defender stops the ball and continues moving forward staying side on (never switch which foot is forward- it creates space for the attacker). Repeat.