Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Syosset Spirit defending 1v1, 2v2

Pressure , cover.

Organization:

1. 20x20 yard area with 4 areas of 10x10

setup as show .

2. Groups of 4 players (2 Attackers,2 Defenders)setup as shown

3. 1 ball per group

Instructions:

1. Attacking players pass the ball side ways to each other

2. Defending players must pressure and cover the player in possession

3. Defending players should interchange position everytime a pass is made

4. Defending players do not atempt to win the ball.

Coaching Points:

1. Speed and angle of approach of 1st defender

2. Angle and distance of 2 defender

3. Ability to change roles quickly and correctly

Progressions:

1 P. Allow defenders to tackle and attacker to combine to beat the defender over the end line.

2. R–Have the attacker stop the ball each time and alow the defenders to take their shape before making the next pass.

2v2 main theme two

Organization:

40x25 yard area

12 players( 2 team of 6)

1 ball ( extra around)

Instructions:

1. Teams play 2v2 to goal

2. The game starts by the attacking team dribbling the ball into the area

3. After each atempt on goal a new attacking team starts the game from behind the goal

4. The team thatj ust attacked stays on the field to become the new defending team

5. The other players rotate back to their row n goal and await their next atempt to attack.

6. Restart with a goal kick if ball get out of area.

Coaching Points:

1. Speed and angle of approach should force attacker into cover

2. Angle and distance of 2 defender

3. Ability to change roles quickly and correctly

4. 2 defender needs to keep both attackers in view

5. Communicate to1st defender

6. Transition to attack

Progressions:

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