Football/Soccer Session (U16): Defensive Session
Pro-Club: NEWTOWN AFC
Craig Williams, Adult Member
Profile Summary
| Name: | Craig Williams |
|---|---|
| City: | Newtown |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Rank: | Elite – 24 points |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
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Set Up (30 mins)
Organisation:
20x15 Area Split into Three 20x5 Zones
3 Teams of 4 Players
Good Supply of Balls
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Aim:
Teams in the end two zones are trying to pass the ball to each other.
The team in the middle zone is trying to intercept the passes.
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Rules:
Passes must be below the waist
Teams are not allowed out of their zones
Interceptions only - no tackling
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Time:
3 mins in the middle then swap teams around
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Pressure
First Coaching Point:
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Pressure
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Nearest Player (First Defender) must press the ball and block a pass straight down the pitch
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Cover
Second Coaching Point:
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Cover
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The players nearest the first defender (second defenders) must drop a little deeper and become narrow to block off passing options to the players either side and to provide cover for the first defender
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Balance
Third Coaching Point:
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Balance
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The player furthest away (third defender) needs tobecome narrow to block off a passing option and provide balance to the unit
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Coaching Points - Ball Wide
Ball Out Wide:
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-First Defender needs to Arc his run to cut off the passing option down the line.
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-If he runs straight, the player in possession could shift the ball quickly and play a pass down the outside
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-The second and third defenders need to shuffle across to provide cover and balance to the unit
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SSG - Defensive Teamwork (30 mins)
Organisation:
30x40 Area (30 long - 40 wide)
Two Teams
Pitch Divided Lengthways Into 5
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Aim:
Attacking Team: Score Goals
Defending Team: Condense Space + Win Ball Back
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Rules:
No Limit on Touches
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Coaching Points:
Attacking Team:
-Try to make pitch wide and long
Defending Team:
-Condense Space
-Ball is Central - All Players in Middle Three Zones
-Ball is Wide - All Players Slide Across and Leave Furthest Two Zones Free
-Distances Between Players - 6/7 Yards Max (10 in a game)
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Rondo (20 mins)
Organisation:
10x10 Area. 5vs2 Inside (or Numbers to Suit)
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Aim:
Keep the Ball Away from the Two Defenders in the Middle
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Rules:
1/2 Touches Maximum
The Person who gives the ball away goes into the middle along with the person to their Left.
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Coaching Points:
-Always on Toes Expecting the Ball
-Trying to Think One Step Ahead - Plan your Next Move before the Ball gets to you
-Quick Sharp Passing on the Ground
-Try Short-Short-Long - So a couple of short passes then open the area out with a long one
-Look for split passes if possible