Name: | Federico Sanmartin |
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City: | Oakville |
Country: | Canada |
Membership: | Adult Member |
Sport: | Football/Soccer |
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Set Up: Two set ups: half a quarter field at PG ( can go cross field if needbe). Four small 5 yard gates - 2 at each endline.
Players: 8 players per field. Each team attacks and defends two goals.
Description: Players take part in a 4v4 game. Regular rules apply. Scoring involves dribbling or passing (onto a waiting teammate) through one of two gates.
Key Factors:
1. First defender principles. Close down as the ball travels.
2. Second defender principles - cover.
3. Compactness - vertically/horizontally.
4. Open body shape to weak side attackers.
5. Communication amongst defenders.
6. Cues to press.
Questions: Who pressures the ball? Who becomes the second defender? Which defenders offer balance?
4v4 (15 mins)
Set Up: Two set ups: half a quarter field at PG ( can go cross field if needbe). Use one full goal at one end and two small 5 yard gates at the other end.
Players: 9 players per field. One GK in goal.
Description: Players take part in a 4v4 game. Regular rules apply.
Key Factors:
1. First defender principles. Close down as the ball travels.
2. Second defender principles - cover.
3. Compactness - vertically/horizontally.
4. Open body shape to weak side attackers.
5. Communication amongst defenders.
6. Cues to press.
Questions: Who pressures the ball? Who becomes the second defender? Which defenders offer balance?