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In this drill the coach should be looking to develop the movement of the ball between defenders – here we are working on the centre backs playing into midfield. This helps to develop possession players who can play out from the back.
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
- 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
- Be ready for quick transition if the ball is won
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 17 Players
- 5 x Blue 5 x Yellow 5 x Red 2 x Green Bibs
- 24 x 24 y
What the Players Do
Split the area into three zones as shown, with three teams of 5 players and two transition players. One team (black bibs) is the possession team, one team is the pressing team (red) and one team…Continue Reading For Free
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