20 min
14-16 players
Tactical

Collective Defensive Positioning in Zonal Marking (Seniors)

In a 7v7 on a half-field, you work with your defenders and central midfielders on collective zonal defensive positioning and the quick reformation of the defensive block.

Description

On a half field, place 2 small goals using cones 10 yards on each side of the center circle. Form 2 teams of 7 players including 1 goalkeeper. The defenders defend the large goal and the attackers attack the small goals.

Upon ball recovery, the defenders must score in one of the 2 small goals gu...

Collective Defensive Positioning in Zonal Marking

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