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Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Defending with the front 4

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Daniel Ortega
Name: Daniel Ortega
City: Santa Cruz, CA
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Coordination and Passing

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Coordination and Passing
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Coordination and Passing (15 mins)

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 5 V 4 ON END ZONE AND Two MINI GOALS

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5 V 4 ON END ZONE AND Two MINI GOALS (30 mins)

Moment

Defending


Objective

To deny chances, win the ball back and score


Player Actions

Pressure/cover/balance • Stay compact • Mark player/area


Key Qualities

Read game/make decisions • Initiative • Focus


Organization

For every 5 attackers and 4 defenders, mark out a 24 x 44-yard field with an end zone and three mini goals. The attackers can score by dribbling or completing a pass into the end zone. The defenders form a flat four and try to keep the attackers from breaking through. If they win the ball, they counterattack on the mini goals. Play for 30 minutes with two breaks.


Keywords

Stay compact, move with the ball


Guided Questions

1) What’s the best formation for the defenders to cover the width of the field? 2) What should the flat four do on attacks up the middle? 3) What if the ball carrier passes to a teammate?

Variations

1) Increase the space, Width

2) Add a target player to defending team

3) Add a crossing bumper to Attacking team


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Passing in a Diamond to Goal

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Passing in a Diamond to Goal (10 mins)

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Shooting Zone to Wide Cross to Goal Zone

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Shooting Zone to Wide Cross to Goal Zone (10 mins)

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4 v 4 fitness

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4 v 4 fitness
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4 v 4 fitness (20 mins)

Fitness

3 x 8 reps

time: 1 - 2 minute sets

rest: 1 - 2.5 minutes

Moment

Defending


Objective

To prevent the opponent from building up, win the ball and score.


Player Actions

Pressure/cover/balance • Stay involved • Mark player/area


Key Qualities

Read game/make decisions • Initiative • Focus


Organization

Mark out two 36 x 24-yard fields. Divide players into four teams of four. Free play: Teams play 4 v 4 on 8-yard goal lines without goalkeepers (pass on the ground to score). Goals scored after winning the ball in the opponent’s half count double. Play for 30 minutes with two-three breaks.


Keywords

immediate pressure, force them backwards


Guided Questions

1) Why is it good to win the ball in the opponent’s half? 2) How can we keep them from moving the ball forward? 3) Where should we try to force them to move? 4) As a covering defender, how can you stay involved by communicating?


Answers

1) We’re close to their goal (closer for us to score). 2) Work together to close the openings. 3) Towards a covering teammate or backwards to their own goal. 4) By telling the pressuring defender the direction to force the opponent.



Notes

First break: Coach asks questions, players continue playing to discover answers. Second break: Players share answers with coach and each other. Refer to the Training Session Manual.

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