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Attacking Defending

2 v 2 + Goalkeeper Defending with Transition

A functional practice designed to improve players 2 v 2 Defending – Pressure and Cover.

Key objectives

Defenders react fast – get up quickly but under control in relation to goal
Nearest Defender must press – as close as possible – stop forward play – 1 v 1 Defending stance
Second Defender Covers – angles and distance – see your attacker and the ball
Changing roles as ball is passed – in/out
Decision making and communication are vital – Goalkeeper to be vocal
If ball is won Transition to Attack

Organisation

Area 20 x 15 metres
2 Yellow Players v 2 Blue Players + 1 Goalkeeper
Yellow Players (Defenders) pass the ball to the Blue Players (Attackers) and defend
Blue Team have to score by attempting to score in the goal with the Goalkeeper, if the Yellow Players or Goalkeeper win’s/saves the ball they can score in either of the two small goals at the opposite end

Session details

Attacking
Defending

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