Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Defending in a 1-4-1 (GK, Back 4, CDM)

Function (15 mins)

Function - 15 Minutes.

Red Team - GK, RB, LB, CB, CB, CDM.

Blue Team - CB(Feeder), CM, 10, LM, RM, 9.

Coaching the RED TEAM.

RED TEAM stay narrow to avoid being split by passes in behind.

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BLUE TEAM.

- Blue CM starts with the ball everytime.

- Can pass to any other player from start but has to pass the ball to a different player every time from the start.

- CM must drop off to recieve the ball off the feeder (CB).

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RED TEAM

- Aim to use Flat Markers that are placed on the ground as a guidance for start position.

- CDM to protect 'Zone14'. Try to Intercept or Win Possession in or around Zone 14.

- CDM protect back 4, only press the ball if you think you can win. No need to press every player every time. Just screen and protect.

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- LB/RB show attacking player outside and try to block crosses if possible.

- Tuck in-field when ball is on opposite side of the field. Always scan to see where wingers are. Look to cover behind CB.

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- CB's try not to be split by passes, always have good communication with other players and each other.

- CB try to stay inline with each other (Do not create a dog leg effect).

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- GK, adapt a good starting position when blue have the ball. (Dont't stay central and on your line at all times).

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Key Defending Principles.

- Always show attacking player outside.

- Maintain compactness when out of possession.

- Recovery runs and Tracking attacking runs.

- Angle and Distances when approaching attacker.

- Timing. (When to go?)

- Pressure on the ball. (When, Where, Who, How?)

Recovery Runs (15 mins)

Red Lines indicate the recovery runs if the Blue Left Winger has the ball.

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Black Dotted Line indicates the revovery run if the Blue Right Winger has the ball.

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Grey Line indicates the Movement of the Blue Team wingers.