This defensive football practice is played in a single half of the pitch and the width of the 18 Yard box. Based on a 343, we have Gold players defending in a 3 v 3, ready for a possible counter.
Set Up:
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14 Players | 25 Mins | 35x50 Yds | 20+ | 2 Bib Sets | 1 + 2 Minis |
4 players look to keep the ball against 3 players who counter attack on winning possession.
Key Coaching Points
Tactical points | Effective decisions to press or delay
Technical points | Body shape and position in unit defending.
Progressions
Progress to allow attackers to score if they break the defensive line.
Challenge further by moving a red player forward, allowing 4 attackers to score in a 4 v 2 in 10 seconds.
Player Questions
Recognising pressing triggers on a bad touch or a slow pass