SIMPLE INTRODUCTION
Sometimes defenders are excellent defenders. Yet, when they have the ball, the lack the ability to decide where he should the ball or what to do? Some ideas to help defenders in that area. In this…
ANIMATION 2
In this progression, a striker is added to the scenario. The striker is considered a neutral player plays a number 9 role for the team in possession. With the striker in, you can add assign a player…
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…
PASSING LANES
In this drill, the field is rectangular forcing more predictable passes. The roles for the defenders is mainly to follow the predicatble next pass and try to intercept. Progression: allow players in…
INTRODUCTION
This is a drill where coaches might introduce the way of breaking defense lines to their players. Simple drill, where the number 9 is neutral player working as “the breaker”. Once successfully done,…
DRILL 5
This is a more serious, more challenging, yet it helps more imagination and decision making by the defensive midfield player. I the rondo zone, you can see 2 gates through which the players allowed…
ADVANCED
2 teams competing in this drill, pressure applies upon the team in possession increases as the drill goes on till the end. In the penalty zone, number 4 represents the team in defense, and number 9…
MINI GAME 3
4 goals mini game. The team now transfer the ball to finish in one goal. Then transition. However, if the defenders were able to intercept the ball in the opponents’ half, they have to finish the…
BREAK BOREDOM
Breaking boredom is very important to avoid pausing youngsters development. Coaches must always be aware of the players' feelings and devise deliberate breaking boredom sessions. The drill here is…
START
Transfer play to the flanks: In this drill, you could introduce to the players several tips. The focus here is on transfering the play to the flank. Could be used for wingers or full backs who play…
START
Vulnerable defense not just lose games, but also lose team bonding and confidence. Building a defender is big part of the game. It has to be serious and fun as well. In this drill, one defending team…
ANIMATION 1
The next set of small sided games will simulate serious game situations. The components of each game will include physical and mental burden. This is acquired by continuous heavy pressure by…