15 min
14-16 players
Warm-up

Defensive play on opponent's throw-in (Seniors)

Ideal warm-up exercise to train your players on throw-ins, especially from a defensive perspective.

Description

On a half-field, form a group of 3 players (2 attackers/1 defender) and another of 4 players (2 attackers/2 defenders). Set up a drill on each side of the field.

The exercise starts with a throw-in.

Group 1: The player taking the throw-in must send the ball along the touchline to their teammate...

Defensive play on opponent's throw-in

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