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In this small-sided game two teams play off defending different situations. Great for attacking players in 1v1, 2v1 situations with match specific action like rebounds, counter attacks and overloads.
Coaching Objectives
ATTACKING
- Dribble using the leg furthest away from the defender and try to use the outside of the foot
- Try to take the defender into areas that are more attacking to take the initiative
- Use feints and skills to create space and give time on the ball
- Finish on goal as soon as possible
- Movement is key to keeping the defender at bay
- Be ready for quick transition if the ball is lost
DEFENDING
- Always know where the ball is and player they are marking
- Position the body sideways so reaction speed is faster
- Be on balls of feet so reaction also quicker
- Use defensive feints to trouble the attacker and cause mistakes
- When attacker is close eyes on ball not on player
- Don't jump in and make it easier for the attacker
- If beaten by the attacker's skill sprint to the goal to defend it
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The defence must keep their lines tight and narrow so as not to get beaten.
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It is very important that defenders win the second ball after an attacking player shoots on goal.
- Be ready for quick transition if the ball is won
Drill Setup
- 30 Mins
- 12 Players
- 1 main 2 target Goals
- 6 Bibs
- Half Pitch y
What the Players Do
Set up two teams of 6 players in the formations Team of 6 attacking defend the 2 target goals they line up 4 diamond midfield defence with 2 strikers v 6 who defend full goal Goalkeeper, 3…Continue Reading For Free
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