Tag Archives for " Defending "

0 7 v 4 Counter Pressing

0 7 v 7 Counter Pressing

1 4 v 2 Counter Pressing

This week's exercises are from our book, 'Counter Attacking in the Modern Game'In an area roughly 20 x 20 (depending on the technical ability of your players and the defensive acuity of your focus defending group) you will play 4 v 4 for possession. However, there is a midline in the grid that only two

0 Making Play Predictable

By Sean Pearson Area Size: Quarter or Half field (depending on age of players) Teams: 15 - 20 mins Players: 7 v 7 Objectives To stop forward penetration To force sideways and backwards passes Set-Up 2 teams set up in a 2-3-1 formation in a scrimmage like scenario. Execution The aim for this session is for

0 4 v 2 Counter Pressing

0 Anticipating the Interception

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 35 x 45 yards Teams: 20 mins Players: 5 v 5 + 4 Objectives For players to understand the triggers and moments of when to intercept To quickly identify how to move the ball forwards quickly Set-Up 2 wide zones for the 4 neutrals and 2 teams in diamond formations to create

0 Defending from the Front in the 4-3-3

By Alex Trukan When out of possession, many teams that attack with a 4-3-3 formation turn into 4-5-1. Both wingers tend to drop deeper into midfield lines and form a five player block. There are, however many advantages of using wingers higher up the pitch playing in a line with the striker. This alternative is

0 Small Group Defending

By Chris Kouns USSF A License (USSF Coaching Education Instructor) – NSCAA Premier Diploma (NSCAA Coaching Education Associate Staff Coach) – Head Women’s Soccer Coach – Georgia Gwinnett College This session is focused on small groups of players working together to defend the space behind them. Set-Up In an area approximately 30 x 30 there will

0 Denying Penetration and Making Play Predictable in the 4-2-3-1

By Sean Pearson With the new USSF mandated birth year and small sided games changes there is a lot of trial and error regarding formations and systems of play. Instead of 8v8 formations, as coaches, we are now trying to figure out how to position our players in the new 7 v 7 and 9

0 Playmaking Winger

By Alex Trukan Players in many positions are becoming more versatile, the winger is not an exception. Recently, there has been a shift from traditional wingers operating mainly on the touchline and delivering crosses, to more well-rounded wide players covering a more areas on the pitch and producing shots on goal and key opening passes. Having this kind

0 #084 How I Start My Season

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0 Preventing Direct Switching Play

By Alex Trukan When playing with a compact defending block, it is harder to cover the width of the pitch if the ball is moved quickly. This is why, usually a ‘weak side’ appears on the opposite side of the ball which can be exploited by the opposition. If the field is switched with pace, it will cause

0 Defending as a Unit

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 1/3 of a field Teams: 20 mins Players: 4 v 4 + GK Objectives To work together as a unit to deny penetration by the attacking team To move up the field together when the ball is passed forwards Set-Up 1/3 of the field is needed. There are 3 teams

0 Defending the Italian Way in 5-3-2

By Alex Trukan Italian teams have always been known for having a high tactical proficiency. The ‘defending arts’ have been their major strength and area of focus. Despite many different formations utilised by their teams, it is the 5-3-2 shape that gained popularity in recent years. It is not, however the formation that makes them

0 5 v 5 'Knockout' Game

By Alex Trukan This practice is focused on developing aerobic power as well as strength in duels. In a practical sense, it means that players will more able to maintain the quantity of actions throughout the whole game, even towards the end. This game also develops strength to stay on the ball and deal with

0 Defending and Getting Pressure on the Ball

By Sean Reed -  Objective This session focuses on defending exercises, working with players in 1v1, 2v2 and 4v4 situations. Session 1 Diagram 1 Set Up Working with 12 players Players are working within 3’s Each areas is approx 30 yds x 10yds 2 players will start at either end and 1 player who is defending

0 How to Keep the Opposition in Their Own Half

By Alex Trukan With a lot of the teams becoming very effective in building up from the back, defending teams have to learn how to prevent opposition playing through the thirds. Also from the attacking point of view, it makes more sense to win the ball closer to the opposition goal. Keeping the ball on

0 Pressing in a 4-3-3

0 Defending in a diamond shaped 4-4-2

0 Dangerous Spaces Between Centre Back and Full Back

0 Recovery Runs

By Sean Pearson Area Size: half a 7 v 7/9 v 9 field Teams: 2 teams (4 v 3) Time: 15 Minutes Objectives To slow progression of the attacking team down To recover into positions of support Set-Up The area needed is half a field, teams are in 3’s (plus a GK) the attackers start with

0 Coaching Doesn't Need to Stop at the End of the Session

By Wayne Henderson - After every coaching session I always ask “how could my session have gone better?” After I have looked back at the content, my observations and reactions of the goalkeepers I often ask for MORE. More time, more space, more goalkeepers or more equipment. In this article I will address one of these

0 2 v 1 Defending

By Sean Pearson Area Size: 55 x 42 yards Teams: 5 v 5 + 3 (Extra defenders) Time: 20 Minutes Objectives To slow the attackers down To realize who is the closest defender and ‘double up’ on the attacker Set-Up There are 3 areas, 2 large end areas and a middle zone (5 yards wide) where

0 Defending Shape and Execution for 1-4-2-3-1 Part 1

By Chris Kouns USSF A License (USSF Coaching Education Instructor) – NSCAA Premier Diploma (NSCAA Coaching Education Associate Staff Coach) – Head Women’s Soccer Coach – Georgia Gwinnett College Assisting players in the coordinated movements and shape of their defensive unit in the 1-4-2-3-1. 4 v 2 Transition Set-Up Each grid will be divided into