Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Resi Camp day 3 - Defending/Transitioning

Screen 2

Blue side player plays to blue player at top. This player then plays 1v1 against red player, trying to score into the empty goal. Blue players should swap roles after each game.

Defending player should be focused on:

1. Speed and angle of aproach.

2. Whether to step or delay.

3. How to step (What kind of tackle)

Progress to a 2v1 defensively. Communicaion and role of cover.

Finally a 2v2

Mut cross half way line to score.

Screen 4

4v4 Initially look at 1v1 defending priciples

Progree to asking them - What do we do when we lose the ball? Transition?

Screen 6

6v6 + 2 GKs

To score a point you must chip the ball into the hand of on of the goalkeepers. If a team scores then the GK gives the ball to the opposition team who attack the following side.

- If you het it from the keeper you must go the opposide way.

- If you win the ball you can go either way.

--> Must make 5 passes before you can play GK. This will allow both types of transition more.

--> Add neutrals at side who can be used as a bounce pass. This will force defending team to think where to press and prevent switch.

When we lose the ball:

Who is pressing? Closes player. Must not allow space to play longer pass.

Secondary roles? Compact, shut off lanes, press as a pack. Deeper player to pick up longer pass.

Questions to ask them:

How quickly are we reacting?

How many players are pressing the ball?

How agressive is the press?

Are we communicating?