During a soccer game, moments of defense are crucial to the overall success of the entire team. In the defensive process, more players are involved, and even the goalkeeper plays a vital role in avoiding goals, occupying spaces, and closing pass lines.
The defensive process of a team has well-defined objectives, such as preventing the opposing team from advancing on the field of play by reaching the penalty area, avoiding shots, and regaining and maintaining possession of the ball as quickly as possible.
It is not for nothing that it is said that a team starts to build from the back. A cohesive and defensive solid sector is essential for the team’s overall performance. So that we can help coaches build the defensive sector of their teams, we prepared a new video focused solely on defending exercises.
Check the coaching points of our suggested exercises bellow:
3 vs 3 End Zone
Coaching Points
– Attack open space; set up defender; change speed & direction; protect the ball; vision; close control; angle and speed of approach; control and restraint; delay and channel; deny turn.
3 vs 3 Transition
Coaching Points
– Decision making; communication; quick finish; good first touch; attack open space; quick transition.
4 vs 4 Wall Players and End Zones
Coaching Points
– Constant movement; angle, distance, and timing of support; vision; body position — open to the field; decision making; verbal and visual communication; good first touch into space.
7 vs 5 Wall Players
Coaching Points
– Weight of pass; accuracy; first touch; angle, distance, and timing of support; vision; decision making; verbal and visual communication; quick transitions; switch point of attack; set up defender; change of speed & direction; protect the ball; close control; angle and speed of approach; control and restraint; delay and channel; angle and distance of cover; intercept pass; change role of pressure and cover; visual and verbal communication.
Building From the Back
Coaching Points
– Protect the ball; close control; angle, distance, and timing of support; vision; decision making; verbal and visual communication; the weight of pass; accuracy- first touch; aggressive and positive mentality in front of goal; placement versus power in front of goal; angle and speed of approach; control and restraint; delay and channel; angle and distance of cover; intercept pass; change role of pressure and cover; visual and verbal communication.
Get Past The Defender 1
Coaching Points
– Close control; deception; set up defender; change of speed & direction; protect the ball.
Make it, Take it!
Coaching Points
– Quick transitions; set up defender; angle, distance, and timing of support; decision making; verbal and visual communication; create space for others; attack space behind defense; positioning to provide cover and balance; intercept passes; squeeze toward center; track players; visual and verbal communication.
Two Neutrals with Restrictions
Coaching Points
– Quality of preparation touch; aggressive and positive mentality; vision and anticipation; placement versus power; positioning to gain an advantage; angle, distance, and timing of support; body position – open to the field; decision making; verbal and visual communication; quick transitions.
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