Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): OKSC Group Defending

3v2 Defending

Set Up:

Using half the field, defenders start same side as the goal working in two's, attackers start at half way working in three's.

Instructions:

Defenders serve a ball out to any one of the three attackers, as soon as they serve it, they get out as quickly as possible to prevent the attackers from scoring. If defenders win it, the dribble across the attackers line for a point.

Coaching Points:

-Communication-First player closest to ball shouts "im on ball"

Second defender shouts "support"

-First player pressures the ball, second player supports on an angle.

-Body position, force them away from goal.

-Individual defending techniques:

Jockey Position

Touching Distance

Eye on ball

Light on toes

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