DEFENDING

CENTER BACKS is the one side of the game that keeps pundits busy and fans’ nerves on the verge. In this drill, the center backs to be introduced to one of their roles. They will have to be aware of the side of play. The playground is designed as seen, with 2 goals at each side. The middle zone is where the forwards of one team allowed to keep possession. While the zones at each end are the penalty zones wheree only one attacking player is allowed. The horizontal middle line, is meant to divide the play into 2 sides. Each defender on each side is responsible to protect his goal while in defensive situation. He also has to follow carefully the side of play. While the defenders’ team are in possession, the allowed to move forward providing some support for their mates. Attacking team try to get into the penalty zone and score at one goal.This will create a 1v1 situation with the defender who is now under pressure to protect his goal. If the attacking player successfully scores, the coach passes a ball to the opponents now so they transition. However, if the defender successfully wins the ball, he himself makes the transition pass.