Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Defending in a Middle Block

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Rob Gale
Name: Rob Gale
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Middle Block Defending

8v8 +GK's adjust with numbers as necessary

Organization

Defending shape 3-4-1 - attacking Shape 3-2-3

Encourage compactness from wide players to deny central progression

Instruction

Midfield 4 and back 3 must stay connected horizontally and vertically - no more than 10 yards between players 

Deny the spaces in between 

Near side winger deal with their FB.

Outside CB close their wide midfield.

Invite the ball into their FB, play 1 vs. 1

Show outside and use sideline as you best defender

Finish with open game


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