Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Wolfpack U11 - Def. 1v1 preventing the turn (Start Time: 2019-10-04 14:30:00)

Screen 2 (15 mins)

Organization:

15x15

2 pugg goals, one on each end.

Two teams, even numbers.

Instructions:

First player on defensive line will pass it to attacker player in the middle of the grid. He will then pass it to his teammate on the other end of the grid, make a move to receive his teammate pass back. At the same time, defender is going to close down the space to pressure the attacker and prevent his turn. Attacker will let the defender succeed, and then go to the end of the attacking line. His teammate then go to the middle of the grid for next defender to start again. After a set period of time, teams will rotate roles.

Coaching Points/Questions:

Pressure the ball as quick as you can.

Get to defender to prevent the turning.

Slow down as you approach the attacker, arm reach.

Prepare for next action, delay or tackle.

Regressions/Progressions:

P:next slide.

2v2s (20 mins)

Organization:

As above

Instructions:

2v2 on field. Each time the ball leaves play a new ball comes in from the endline where resting players are stationed. Change players on field every minute.

Coaching Points:

- Pressure and Cover

- Quick organization upon transition to defending

- Correct execution of 1v1 defending technique