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Defenders need to be able to win the ball back at any time
  • Defending
  • 11 - 15

Intercept The Ball

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Written by Dave Clarke

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Winning the ball back is vital to a team’s ability to control the game. Win it back high up the pitch and your chances of scoring are greatly enhanced

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Coaching Objectives

Winning the ball back by intercepting it when the team in possession get pressed hard and are forced to make mistakes in passing.

 

Drill Setup

  • 20 Mins
  • 7 Players
  • 4 Goals
  • 3 Bibs
  • 12x12 y

What the Players Do

For this drill you need an area 12 x 12 yards with pop up goals on each corner 2ft behind the line, plus a box in the centre 4x4ft, 7 players, 4 pop up goals, bibs, cones and balls. Play for 20…

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