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 The defence must keep their lines tight and narrow so as not to get beaten. 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

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

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Players must try to score in the back to back goals

Four Zones With A Switch

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Written by Dave Clarke

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This activity is a possession game with switches of play through the zones including long or short passes. The out of possession team presses to win the ball and score in the goals if successful the team that lost the ball counter presses.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
16 Players
2 Goals
6 yellow 2 red 6 black Bibs
60 x 40 y

What the Players Do

Split the session into four games that each last 5 minutes. Set up an area 60 x 40 yards coned into 4 zones. You need two goals back to back in the centre each with a goalkeeper. Play with two…

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