Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Defensive Cover
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Darryl Springer, Adult Member
Profile Summary
| Name: | Darryl Springer |
|---|---|
| City: | Lorton |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
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Screen 1 (20 mins)
Organization: 7v6 - 60x40. Will coach the #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6.
Instructions: Coach feeds player at midfield. Defensive team in blue will keep good defensive shape and make sure all zones are covered to win the ball to counter to small goals. Goalkeeper providing communication and organizatio from the back. Defenders get two points for goals scored in small goals.
Coaching Points:
- All principles of defending (pressure, cover, balance, compactness, control and restraint)
- Focus is on shape and communication with teammates.
- Forcing players to cover defend
- Defending as unit
- Reading the Pass
- Being able to defend directional changes
- Ability to read and anticipate opponents’ actions and stepping up to close space behind the back line