Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): WSSL WK9 - Fall'13 - Defending Principles Part I
Premier Users' Club
Jose Figueira
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10 mins
Organization:
- 25 x 25 area set up as shown
- Scoring gates set up as shown
- 10 Players (5 Defenders & 5 Attackers)
- 5 balls (additional on outside)
Instructions:
- Arrange players in pairs with 1 ball. 1 player acts as Defender & 1 as Attacker
- Attackers aim to dribble the ball through gates
- Defenders look to jockey & stop Attacker dribbling through gate
- On coaches command players switch roles - quick reaction!
Coaching Points:
- Close the ball down - deny penertration
- Speed & Angle of Approach - force attacker away & delay
- Body Position: low center, on toes, sideways on & always ready
- Timing - correct moment to win the ball (poke tackle)
Progressions:
P - Competition - each players as 60 seconds to Defend gates. Least goals conceeded wins!
P - If Defender gets foot on the ball they score a point
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15 mins
Organization:
- 10 x 15 areas set up as shown (A, B & C)
- 10-14 players (1 Defender & 1 Attacker)
- 1 Ball (additional around outside)
Instructions:
- FIELD A: Attacker dribbles into the area & aims to score in Mini Goal. Defender enters at same time & aims to deny goal. If Defender wins ball they aim to dribble ball over opposite end line.
- FIELD B: Attacker stands with back to Defender with legs open. Defender passes ball through legs into area & defends. Attacker aims to turn and dribble through corner gates (cones). If Defender wins ball they can score in mini goal at opposite end.
- FIELD C: Attacker starts by dribbling over 1/2 way line & shooting at goal. As Attacker shoots they turn & defend goal behind them. Opposite team player can attack as soon as shot happens. Play repeats.
Coaching Points:
- Close the ball down - deny penertration
- Speed & Angle of Approach - force attacker away & delay
- Body Position: low center, on toes, sideways on & always ready
- Timing - correct moment to win the ball (poke tackle)
- Reaction to Defend - Recovery run. Put Attacker under pressure.
- Denying Turns: Touch tight to attacker. Eyes on the ball. Ready to intercept!
Progressions:
P - After set time rotate groups around the fields.
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15 mins
Organization:
- Two 30 x 15 channels set up as shown
- 12 Players (6 Attackers, 4 Defenders, 2 Goalkeepers/Targets) set up as shown
- 1 ball per attacker
Instructions:
- (A) Target player starts by passing ball to Attackers. As pass is played Defender can come out & defend 1v2.
- On Attackers first touch second "Recovering Defender" can enter the area & join the play 2v2.
- Attackers aim to pass ball back into Target Players. If Defenders win ball they aim to pass ball into opposite Target Player.
- (B) Same set up as (A) but now Attackers aim to shoot & score past goalkeeper. Defenders aim to pass ball into target
- After each attack Defenders & Attackers swap roles
- After set time groups swap fields
Coaching Points:
- Deny penetration & slow down the attack
- Close down quickly but do not commit
- Angle of approach from1st Defender. Isolate Attacker 1v1
- Recovering Defender get back quickly
- Correct moments to contain, tackle or double team
- Communication & support
Progressions:
P – Attackers now dribble into area to start attack
R – Allow defenders to recover into second zone if beaten
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20 mins
Organization:
- 20 x 35 area set up as shown
- 1/2 way line marked with cones
- 4 mini goals set up as shown
- 8 players (4 Defenders & 4 Attackers)
- 1 ball (Additional around the outside)
Instructions:
- Teams play regular 4v4 small sided game. Play pass in's instead of throw ins.
- If attacking team loses possession 1 player can press the ball while remaining teammates drops back into defensive half
- Teams aim to score into mini goals
Coaching Points:
- Reaction to defend
- Nearest player press the ball quickly
- Remaining team mates drop back & set up defensive block
- Defenders move with as the ball moves: slide, cover & support
- Defenders Be patient, Be focused & Be ready!
Progressions:
P – PRESSING! Defending team get bonus point if they win ball in Attacking half. Two players can be in opposing half: one to press and one to cover? double team?
P - Introduce offside line
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20 mins
Organization:
- 20 x 35 area set up as shown
- 3 Mini Goals set up as shown
- 8 Players (4 Defenders & 4 Attackers)
- 1 Ball (Additional around outside)
Instructions:
- Teams play 4v4 SS Game. 1 team attacks a central goal. The other team attacks two wide goals.
- Team Defending 2 goals are encouraged to show Attackers inside the field
- Team Defending central goal are encouraged to show players outside to wide areas.
- After set time change ends. (10mins)
Coaching Points:
- Speed and angle of approach should force wide attacking players outside
- Angle and distance of 2nd defender should protect central space
- Ability to change roles quickly and correctly
- 2nd defender needs to keep both attackers in view
- Correct moments to tackle
- Communicate to 1st defender
Progressions:
P - Defending team get extra point if they win the ball in Attacking 1/2 (marked by cones)
P - Bonus point if Defendig team win the ball & score goal in same counter attack
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10 mins
Organization:
- 12 x 12 Yard area set up as shown
- 5 x 5 scoring zone set up as shown
- 5 players (4 attackers & 1 defender)
- Ball each
Instructions:
- Assign one Defender who starts inside central scoring zone between the cones.
- Attackers are numbered, have a ball each & start at either end line
- 1 Attacker at a time dribbles into the area & aims to dribble through cones to score (number order)
- Defender aims to close the ball down & show the Attacker around the scoring zone
- Once Attacker gets to opposite endline next Attacker enters. Defender turns & activity repeats
- After set time rotate the Defender
Coaching Points:
1. Close the ball down - deny penertration
2. Speed & Angle of Approach - force attacker away & delay
3. Body Position: low center, on toes, sideways on & always ready
4. Timing - correct moment to win the ball (poke tackle)
Progressions:
P - Allow Defenders to poke ball away from Attacker
P - Coach calls out random numbers - Defender must react
P - If Defender wins the ball they now swap out & become Attacker.