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build defensive relationships
  • Defending
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Building Defensive Relationships

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Written by Dave Clarke

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Build relationships between defenders and midfielders, creating a solid unit for gamedays

Coaching Objectives

Build communication between central midfielders and central defenders, once they become familiar with each other’s play, the defensive unit will grow in confidence.

 

Drill Setup

  • 20 Mins
  • 9 Players
  • 1 Goals
  • 4 Bibs
  • Half pitch y

What the Players Do

Set up by using half a pitch with a goal at one end and three 10x20 yard zones. You’ll need cones, bibs and balls.  Begin play with four defenders and four attackers. Two…

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