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Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): U9G COMO - 1st Defender - Speed and Angle of Approach (S26W3TH)

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RBNY Academy Inc

Terri Shetler

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Terri Shetler
Name: Terri Shetler
City: Denville
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Description

Players will improve their ability to apply fast, controlled pressure with the correct angle of approach as the first defender in all areas of the field, primarily the middle third when the attacker is advancing with the ball so they can deny forward space, force predictable behavior, and control the direction of play ().

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By The End Of The Session Players Will Be Able To

  • Close down the attacker quickly with control
  • Use angle of approach to force play in a chosen direction
  • Maintain proper defensive body shape while containing
  • Recognize when to delay vs step in
  • Influence attacker decisions (wide, backward, predictable)

Technical Reference

Jockey

  • Stay side-on between attacker and goal.
  • Keep knees bent and low center of gravity.
  • Maintain about arm’s length distance.
  • Use small quick steps on your toes.
  • Do not cross feet when adjusting.
  • Close space gradually to limit options.
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Introduction

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Introduction (15 mins)

Organization:

  • All players with a ball
  • 1-2 defenders without a ball
  • Programming: Active 90s / Rest 30s / Sets 4

Instructions:

  • All players dribble inside the grid.
  • Defender(s) attempt to win or knock balls away.
  • If a player loses their ball, they become a defender.
  • Last player remaining with a ball wins.
  • Defenders cannot double-team.

Coaching Points:

  • Run to the player quickly
  • Angle your run to push attacker sideways
  • Stay in front of the ball

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Main Activity

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Main Activity (20 mins)

Organization:

  • 2 fields, 2 teams
  • Programming: Active 3m / Rest 1m / Sets 4

Instructions:

  • Attackers run toward defenders.
  • Defenders start when attackers move.
  • Attacker scores:
    • 3 points for running through side gates
    • 1 point for crossing defender’s start line
  • Defender scores:
    • 1 point for tagging attacker
  • Switch roles every round.

Coaching Points:

  • Close space quickly, then slow down
  • Stay side-on and balanced
  • Try to guide attacker one way
  • Get close and stay in front
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Conditioned Game

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Conditioned Game (25 mins)

Organization:

  • 2 fields, 2 teams
  • Programming: Active 3m / Rest 1m / Sets 4

Instructions:

  • Attacker starts with pass from teammate outside. Play begins when attacker receives the ball
  • Defender engages on first touch.
  • Attacker scores:
    • 1 point for crossing midline and passing back
    • 3 points for scoring after crossing midline
  • Defender scores by winning the ball.
  • Switch roles every round.

Coaching Points:

  • Approach quickly, then control speed
  • Use body shape to force direction
  • Guide attacker into predictable space
  • Delay when needed, step when cues appear

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Match (Tournament Style)

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Match (Tournament Style) (30 mins)

Organization 

  • 3v3
  • 40x30 grid
  • 4 teams
  • Programming: Active 7m / Rest 2m / Sets 3

Instructions

  • FIFA Rules

Coaching Points

  • Fast, controlled pressure
  • Angle approach to force direction
  • Contain when needed
  • Step in when the moment is right

Debrief:

  • What helped you stop the attacker today?
    Getting close and staying in front
  • How did you make the attacker go where you wanted?
    By approaching from one side
  • Why is slowing down important when defending?
    So we don't get beaten

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