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Posts filed under: Defending

Defending

2v2 Battles

2v2 Battles – Can only score with a 1-2 from the outside. 2v2 Battles is fast, intense and utilises all the players in your squad. Players take it in turns to be in the middle with each game lasting 90... Read More

Small Sided Game: Connect Four

Small Sided Game: Connect Four Small Sided Game: Connect Four is a brilliant game to get your players looking for space. Aim of the game is for a team to score in all 4 coloured coned boxes to win the... Read More

1v1 Battles – Dribble Shoot Battle

1v1 Battles – Dribble Shoot Battle 1v1 Battles – Dribble Shoot Battle Looking to end your Training session a different way ? This 1v1 Battle game is EPIC !! Split your squad into 2. Players dribble the ball round the... Read More

Small Sided Games – All in Attacking Zone to Score

Small Sided Games – All in Attacking Zone to Score Small Sided Games (SSG): This Small Sided Game is an absolute lung buster and perfect for your Pre Season training or boosting fitness during the season. Split the pitch into... Read More

1v1 Battles – Pass then Defend

1v1 Battles - Pass then Defend emphasizes player development through ball mastery, pace, power, and aggression. Players must quickly seek exit routes upon receiving passes, avoiding defenders. The drill involves a structured setup with specific roles and is designed to... Read More

6 Week Training Plan – Defending

The 6 Week Training Plan focuses on improving defensive skills through four key drills: Back Peddling & Controlling Attacker, Blocking Shots, 5v4 Murderball, and Pressure Cover Balance. Each drill teaches essential aspects of defending, such as positional sense, teamwork, and... Read More

Block the Shot

Block the Shot Block the Shot is all about your defence working as a unit and closing ground down between attackers and the goal as quick as possible. 5 Attackers are split across 3 zones. Wingers have to stay in... Read More

1v1 Battles – Team Scores or Knockout

1v1 Battles – Team Scores or Knockout 1v1 Battles – Team Scores or Knockout is a brilliant way to ensure your players have a competitive edge over their opponents. This can be done in teams, or as a straight knockout... Read More

Defending – Pressure, Cover, Balance

Defending – Pressure, Cover, Balance This is a high intensity fast paced drill that continually switches from Top to Bottom to Left to Right. 3 Teams of 3 playing into 8 mini goals or 4 small goals ( 5v5 /... Read More

Hold Up & Protect the Ball

Hold Up & Protect the Ball Hold Up & Protect the Ball is a great drill that you can run plenty at the same time. The idea of the drill is to get your players used to physical contact and... Read More