Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Defending
Profile Summary
| Name: | Matt Schiffer |
|---|---|
| City: | Belchertown |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Rank: | Elite – 2 points |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
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IAS Soccer Academy: Defending in Small Sided Games
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Possession Box
Possession Box
Organization: Each group starts with 3 (or more) players in each box. Red is Team A and Blue is Team B.
How to Play:
Ball starts with Team A. One player from Team B enters their box. After every 3 passes that Team A completes, Team B sends in one more defender. When Team B gains possession, they pass or dribble into their box. Team A sends one defender. Game continues.
Coaching Points:
High Pressure Defending
Stay Organized
After gaining possession, move the ball quickly
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Small Sided Games
Small Sided Games: Focus is Defending
Principles of Defending implimented into these games.
Organization: Multiple games of 3v3 or 4v4
Coaching Points:
Stay organized defensively
Pressure, Cover, Balance
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
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Warmup
Warmup
Organization: One player at every cone. All balls start on one side.
How to Play: Player with ball performs dribbling patterns / moves, while defender back pedals and stays in front of the ball. When red player reaches the cone, switch roles; blue player with ball and red player defends.
Progression: Play 1v1 to cone. Tight space forces players to keep control of ball.
Coaching Points:
Stay in front of ball
Pressure / Delay when necessary