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Defending Functions are training exercises which are tasked at developing players/teams proficiency in defensive situations. Defensive functions may involve whole team or individual unit defending & may or may not involve tactical information specific to a teams defensive shape. Specific defensive coaching is an area of the game which is often under-appreciated in team development despite the obvious value of instilling strong defensive qualities in players.
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3 Ball Red Zone Defending
High tempo defending session with players experiencing 3 different types of attack:
1) 3v3 Counter-Attack
2) Whipped Cross
3) Shot from the edge of the box.
U15+
Pre-Season Final 3rd Defending
Phase 1: Red's play out into mini-goals. Phase 2: Red defend 3v2, with full-backs recovering. Phase 3: Repeat P2, with opposite defenders recovering.
U16+
Defending the Box - 4 Balls
U14+
The defending pair must defend four attacks in a row, attempting to keep a clean sheet. The first two attacks come from crosses into the box, followed by a 2v2 and a shot from distance.
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