Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): G07 W9 S2 Defensive Organization

4v2 Rondo (5 mins)

Set Up: 12*12 grid. Supply of balls on the outside. Two set ups.

Players: 8 players per grid. 4 attackers along the outside. 2 defenders in the middle.

Description: Play 4v2 rondo. Rotate defenders every 2 minutes. Rotate attackers half way through.

Key Factors:

1. First defender - speed/angle of approach. Make play predictable. Proper body shape/balance.

2. Second defender - angle/distance of support. Play off the shoulder of the first defender.

3. Communication.

4. Decision making - who presses/who drops. Don't get split.

5. Arrive as the ball arrives.

6. Cues to press: bad touch, bad pass, bounce, indecision, etc.

Progression:

1. Add an attacker in the middle.

2. Allow outside attackers to enter the grid.

Questions: Who pressures the ball? Who offers support? What can I tell my teammate when supporting them? If first defender is beat, now what?

Screen 3 (10 mins)

Players split into 2 groups and commence dribbling with the ball warming up.

Once the players have warmed up the coach will shout a colour, once the colour is called them players are to leave their ball and press and win the nearest oppostion to them. They are only allowed to win the ball from 1 player at the moment.

Once this has been practiced a number of times if a team mate has won a ball they can then join in to help isolate an opposing player. they cannot tackle

Progress from this to the players who have lost the ball can support and link up with the players still in possession of the ball.

Small Sided Game (15 mins)

Organization:

As above

30x20

Instructions:

Offensive team trys to get ball to other side.

5 through passes or 5 interceptions wins.

Coaching Points:

1. Pressure, cover, and balance (movement as ball is played)

2. Defensive posture (which foot forward and how to step)

3. Communication

6v6 scrimmage (20 mins)

6 v 6 scrimmage