Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Defending an overload

Defending a 3v2 overload (25 mins)

Defending a 3v2 Overload

Setup:

This is set-up for 11+ players.

Area - approx 40x30 yds

Blue Team are defenders for the whole practice 

Red Team are attackers for the whole practice

Conditions:

• GK starts game by playing a pass into one of the 3 RED attackers.
• This is the trigger for the REDs to form an attack and for the BLUEs to react and start defending the 3v2 overload.
• Aim is to stop the 3 attackers scoring, or even better - stop a shot on goal
• Once game breaks down, next group get ready and GK restarts game.

Targets:

• If REDs get an attempt on goal they receive 1 point
  
• If REDs score they get 2 points.
• If BLUEs stop an attack either with tackle, an interception or force a mistake meaning balls leave playing area -  the BLUE team gets 1 point
• If BLUEs win the ball and can score into either of the two mini goals the BLUE team gets 5 points

Coaching Points:

- Closest defender closes down RED with ball quickly then slow down

- Delaying the attacker - Don't dive in. If opportunity arises - then WIN it!

- Correct body position - (side on, bent knees, balanced, on toes)

- Forcing attacker away from goal 

- Work as a pair (communication) to cut off as many angles of attack as possible

- If REDs manage to switch play, BLUEs need to shuffle across and start defending process again

Challenges:

 - Can the defending team keep the REDs out for 7 seconds. 

 - Individual challenge for GK - if a shot caught - can you score in one of thetwo mini goals from your own area with a throw or kick. 

Progressions :

- Make 4v2 or 2v1 to make it harder for defenders.

Regressions: 

-If BLUEs keep REDS out for 5 seconds, every further second is a point