TOPIC / THEME

Defending In The Modern Game

Progression 1 - 1 v 1 Stop Player Turning

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE (TECHNIQUE / SKILL)

Defending In The Modern Game 1 v 1

A Practice to help the player improve their technique in basic defending - stop turning

This practice emphasizes the value of marking tightly and stopping forward play

ORGANISATION

Players play in a 15 x 12 metre grid With two 5 metre end zones

1. Three Reds pass ball between them in end zone, as do 3 yellows

2. On Coaches signal one of reds leaves area to receive a pass from 2 red end zone players

3. . One of two red Servers in End Zone plays a pass into central receiver

4. As soon as red moves out, nearest yellow gets out fast to close down

5. Yellow tries to stop red receiver turning - keep them facing own goal

KEY OBSERVATION

Nearest Defender React - as soon as possible. React. Get out fast - Brakes!!

Prevent player turning - get tight - not too tight - Get defenders head down

Patience - Keep discipline - stay on feet - don't dive in

Pressure - Keep pressure on - don't let “off hook” - get low down - jockey

See the Ball - Ensure defenders position allows them to always see ball

Force play - Force receiver to play back to Server - dictate the play

NOTES

Make practice match like - 2 groups in zone keeping possession - then a game practice

Coach can dictate practice by names, numbers OR players can dictate by their movement

Show players jockey and delay techniques - low down

Ensure patience, discipline, standards - no foul play, shirt pulling - Play fair

5m

5m

15 x 12m

Practical Coaching

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