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Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Defending Breaking Lines

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Adam Newton

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Adam Newton
Name: Adam Newton
City: Pontypridd
Country: United Kingdom
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Defending Breaking Lines

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Defending Breaking Lines

Topic: Defending Breaking Lines

Blocks:

2 mins: Blue in Possession 

2 mins: Red in Possession 

2 mins: Blue in Possession

2 mins: Red in Possession

2 mins: Blue in Possession

2 mins: Red in Possession

Out of Possession team are locked into channels, replicating defensive lines. 

In possession team must try to get the ball from one end player to the other. 
Out of Possession team must stay narrow and compact and succesfully screen to prevent a switch of play. 

If the out of possession team win the ball, a point is awarded and the ball resets at an end player.

2 minutes as in possession, 2 minutes as out of possession. 

In possession team can free roam

Progressions:

One defensive player can step out of the line to press the ball. 

Regressions:

If the in possession team split players, an extra point is added. 

Technique Breakdown:
Remain active in staying connected when screening. 
Know when to engage and step from the line, ensure to not leave teammates exposed. 

  



Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): SSG

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SSG- 8 mins. 

 Conditions:

Teams are encouraged to decide their own defensive formation and must stick with that formation out of possession. 

In possession, team can move inbetween thirds. 

Learning Objectives:

 Recognise when to engage with the ball or to remain in shape. 

Identify when to transition. 

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