Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Odp Gotcher 13 Girls Defending the lines low block Zonal vs Man Team defending

Screen 1

Specific practice - defending the lines

Sub principles: 

- fast pressure on the ball

- protect the middle 

- stay narrow & compact

- stop split passes 

- protect the space behind

Intervention strategies: 

- Walkthrough

 - Terminal 

 - Concurrent

challenges, conditions, & targets:

Block 1 -  opposition to pass directly to No. 10

Block 2  - opposition to pass directly to wingers 

Block 3  - opposition to have freedom

No. of players - 7 outfield players + 1 GK  (Focus team - blue team) 7 outfield players (Opposition - red team)

11 a-side break down:

Focus team (blue team)

1-4-2-1 (1-4-2-3-1 - removing Striker + wingers)

opposition (Red team)

1-2-1-3 (4-3-3 - removing full backs + Centre back)

tactical solutions (CP):

• for the 10 to press the CB on the ball, while blocking the passing land the 10 of the opposition 
• for the 8/6 to step on the CB on the opposite side and for the other player to sit touch tight to the 10 in the middle
• for the FB to press the winger, and the other 3 defenders to shuffle across leaving the CB on the opposite sitting on the ST

Technical solutions (CP)

• to be able to block passing lanes 
• to be able to sit in blind spots before interacting with attacker 
• to be able to provide cover & balance 
• to be able to identify triggers 
• to be able to have a open stance to look at both sides of the pitch

Read the game, use soccer IQ.

Gamesmanship - know the score, team system of play at the CURRENT Moment!  Understand the tactics: When, where, how, why?  

Identity when to drop, concede space and delay pressure and get numbers behind the ball for defensive support.

Know and understand all principles of defense:  pressure, cover, balance.  Understand your role depending on location to the ball and where to force the opposition/ make play predictable.