Zonal Defense: Marking and Cover
Excellent exercise to tactically train your defenders on zonal marking and defensive cover, as well as on communication to block the attacker.
Description
On a half-field, form a group of attackers and one of defenders. 2 defenders and one attacker play in each sequence.
The sequence starts with the ball held stationary at the attacker's feet.
At the coach's signal, the first defender (marking defender) moves and shows with their hand to the left ...
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