Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): position specfic working on full backs defending 1v1

Block 1 (20 mins)

Set Up:

• 1/2  pitch
• 8 Players
• 3x5 Blocks (Block 2, the defence will start 10 yards outside their box)
• RED - Back 3
• BLUE - 2 wingers a 9 and a cm

Session Explained:

• Play starts from the gk, who kicks to the half way line. CM plays a 1-2 and alternates between wingers. Wingers have to take on the opposition and cross to the striker who is opposed.
• RED team are aiming to win the ball back and score in one of the mini goals

• Ball enters the wide area - 1v1 between winger and defender
• Winger aiming to beat the defender and get a cross into the box
• Defender aiming to block the cross/force the winger to go backwards/win possession back and score 

Coaching Points for FB

• Start narrow to prevent pass being played between CB and FB
• Press as the ball travels to the winger quick and aggressively
• As you get to the winger, slow down and jockey when he takes his first touch
• Angle of the press - Show the winger down the line and engage a 1v1. Can't over commit and allow a cross into the box
• Aim to get tight to the player, stop the crossing angle
• Try not to dive in and over commit incase the winger uses skill to deceive you, watch the ball not the player.

• Knee's bent, side on body position - Able to pivot and change direction 
• Footwork - small steps so you can adjust. Will allow for quicker movements  

• Can you travel quickly to the ball but put the brakes on as the winger takes their first touch
• Can you get touch tight to allow more chance to block any crosses
• Can you avoid selling yourself when attempting to block a cross or shot

IDP's

GK -Distribution

Fullbacks - 1v1 defending

CB - Positioning

Wingers - Attacking 1v1, crossing

9 - Movement, finishing

CM - 1st Touch, range of passing, receiving of the ball