Coaching Pointers:
Place a goalkeeper in goal. Divide your team in three groups. Identify each group with colored vests. One group will start as the defending team and be positioned in the penalty area. The other two groups are placed at the two wide goals.
The practice starts with (group one) serving a ball to one of the defenders and receiving a return pass. Once the attackers receive the return pass the game is live. The object is for the attacking team to try and score and the defending team to win the ball. Once the defending team wins the ball, one defender must run forward with the ball
to the opposite goal and score past a defender from (group 2).
If the defending team scores, they then become an attacking team and the team they won possession from becomes the defending team.
If the attacking team scores, the defending team stays as the defenders.
Alternate attacks from each side.
A goal is awarded each time the defenders successfully win possession and score in a wide goal. Keep score.
The coach should emphasize the following coaching points:
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 Close the ball down quickly after you have passed to the attackers.
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Closest defender pressures the ball.
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Force the attacker in possession to get their head down and deny penetration.
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Supporting defenders add balance and cover.
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Be patient, allow attackers to pass in front of you but not through you.
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Constant communication from the deepest defender.
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Keep the defensive shape compact.
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Squeeze the attackers away from the goal.
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Once possession is won, swap the ball quickly and attack wide goal.
Progression:
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