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Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Defending in wide areas

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Alfie Souter
Name: Alfie Souter
City: Maidstone
Country: United Kingdom
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): FB Applying pressure

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FB Applying pressure (10 mins)

Set up


In groups of at least 5. CM plays pass into W, the FB then applies pressure on the W. The winger must attempt to turn and beat the FB and dribble through a small goal. FB must try win the ball, and pass back to a waiting CM. 

CM becomes W. W becomes FB. FB becomes CM

Coaching Points

- Attempt to arrive at the W before they get a chance to turn.

- FB apply pressure at the right time. As soon as you are positive the pass is going to the W, press quickly and directly.

- DO NOT DIVE IN, be patient in the challenge.

- Deny space. - Dictate Wingers direction (body shape) 

Problem/Solutions

- Problem: Arriving to early/late Solution: Time run, arrive when the ball arrives

- Problem: Player keeps turning and beating defender. Solution: Be patient, slow down when arriving to the W. Dont dive in and wait for a mistake.



Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): FB recovery runs

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FB recovery runs (20 mins)

Set Up

LB and RB play a through ball into the paths of the winger. A soon as they make the pass, they then sprint back to try and stop the cross. Wingers cannot cross the ball until they pass through the coned gate. 2v2 in the 18 yard box. LB/RB then become the wingers, wingers join waiting players, and next round starts. Rotate the 2v2 players every few rounds.

Coaching Points

  • Don't follow the ball after the pass, block the running path.
  • Jockey the winger, wait for mistake
  • Patience
  • Don't have to win the ball, just stop the cross.
Problems/Solutions

Problem - Player is struggling to stop the cross. Solution - anticipate the running path, don't follow the player.
Problem - Winger still gets the cross in, despite getting into position. Solution - Position your body in a area that limits the chance of a cross, block the path between the winger and strikers.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Recovery in wide areas

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Recovery in wide areas (20 mins)

Set Up

- 6v6 SSG + 2 neutral wingers. The ball must be played to a winger before a shot. 1 player for the team out of possession can apply pressure to winger, but cannot tackle, only block and jockey.

Coaching Points
  • Try to anticipate the pass to the wingers, get there early
  • 1st thought should be to stop the cross, a pass back words is a success


Problems/Solutions

Problem - Winger keeps get cross in. Solution - be patient and get your body in position to stop the cross or forward pass.


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