Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): 2v3 Channeling

2v3 Channeling (15 mins)

Session Topic: Defending Principles

Pressure and Cover Principles, Channeling

Stage: Stage 2

Set Up:

25 x 20 yard field (scaled to age and level of players), 2 Mini Goals, Pennis, Balls

Time:

10 - 15 mins (2 Min games then switch sides)

Organization:

Middle Defender plays ball to middle attacker then plays defense 2v3 until ball is scored or goes out of bounds. If defenders when the ball they can counter to the opposite goal.

Coaching Points:

Pace of play (Game Speed)

Soft Touches (Toe Down, use pinky toe(Laces))

Angle of approach defendering (Force away from goal, Channel)

1st and 2nd defender roles (1st defender channels while 2nd defender covers)

Cover Defender is playing off of the first defenders shoulder (Recovery Runs)

Don't stab or poke at ball (Wait for a mistake then go in for the tackle)