Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): UEFA B - Defending Central Areas - Function
Pro-Club: Peterborough United FC Academy
Michael Fox, Adult Member
Profile Summary
| Name: | Michael Fox |
|---|---|
| City: | Peterborough |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
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UEFA B - Defending Central Areas - Function (25 mins)
Organisation - Blues defend the big goal, try to get the ball into target player ASAP, Whites try to score in the big goal.
Players outside the function play passive, they play 2 touch max.
KEY COACHING POINTS
Balls into the striker
- Organisation of defenders
- Touch tight inside shoulders. Be ready for the possability to step in and intercept ( Whats trigger ? )
- Don't allow the striker to turn ( 4/8 Recovery runs to tackle from the front )
Midfielders - Screening penatrive passes
- Screen the pass into the strikers ( Defenders communicate to CM's "left shoulder' etc)
- Nearest player to the ball - apply pressure ( Cover & Balance from surrounding TM's )
- Get there fast, Arrive slow. Don’t dive in!
What happens if they play a through ball ?
- Track or drop ( Decision )
- Drop on anticipation of a through ball. Creep up on negative passes
- Through balls could be intercepted and dealt with by the GK (acting as sweeper)?