Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Cedar Stars Academy U15 DA - Defensive Principles 3
Profile Summary
| Name: | Graham Rennie |
|---|---|
| City: | Morristown |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
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4v4 Defending (20 mins)
4v4 Defending
Organisation
Attacking team pass the ball between the four players to move the defence in their shape. On coaches call 'ATTACK' the team in possession play to goal. Defenders dribble over end line to score.
Progression
5v4 in favour of attackers
Coaching Points
- Communication - 'slide' ' 'up' 'drop' 'cover'
- distances between defenders
- force play to the outside
- bodyshape of defenders
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GRP (40 mins)
Game Related Practice
Organisation
Ball starts with goalkeeper. Team in possession try to play out to find one of three target players. Three attacking players then move forward to create 8v7 situation to goal.
Progression
Player that passes to target player must run around cones before heading back into play.
Coaching Points
1) Set up for playing out / defending from the front
2) Transition into defensive shape
3) Re organising when out of balance
Play for 25 mins to finish session. Two back 4s in place.
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2v2 Defending (15 mins)
2v2 Defending
Organisation
Defenders play out to attackers who play 2v2 to goal in a 20 x 30 yd area.
Progression
3v2 in favour of attackers
Coaching Points
- Pressure on the ball - bodyshape (forcing wide)
- Cover position
- speed to adapt positions