Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 11+ Advanced - Defending - Role of 3rd defender

Introduction (10 mins)

Organization:

4v2 in each square

3 teams of 2 (teams game)

Extra balls outside.

45 seconds round

Instructions:

1. Split- the pair in the middle is a point

2. Successful meg is a point

3. 7 passes in a row- is a point

4. Defense team will score a point when steal the ball

Coaching Points/Questions:

1- Timing of movement for pressure and cover

2- Angel and body shape

3- Communication

Regressions/Progressions:

R: Attackers play one touch

P: Defender need to win the ball and dribble outside the box for a point

Progression 1 (30 mins)

Progressions:

Attackers can score on small net

Conditioned Game (20 mins)

Organization:

2 teams of 4 on the field

G.K with big goal

3 Server players

Balls

2 minutes round

Offside is ON

Instructions:

Game starts when server passes the ball to one of the attackers

Attackers score on the big goal for a point

Defender will score a point for stopping the attack or not conceding a goal

Defenders can get 3 point if they find any of the servers within 6 seconds

Restart always when the ball is out. Each player should be on his/her starting position

Coaching Points/Questions:

1- Role of 1st, 2nd, 3rd Defenders (pressure, cover, balance)

2- Reading the cues, when to press, when to delay

3- Quick switch in between roles as the ball moving

4- Communication

Regressions/Progressions:

P: Defenders playing numbers down