Training cycle

Delay and contain

2 weeks
6 sessions
U10 - U13
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Delay and contain
Sessions per week: 1 2 3

About this cycle

This cycle introduces defensive recovery and depth management when the opponent attacks. The work focuses on retreating, the ability to manage the ball carrier without diving in and to buy time to allow the team to reposition. The sessions emphasize defensive positioning, closing down the sides, and how to quickly reorganize. The goal is to learn to defend while retreating, while protecting the goal and limiting spaces.

Cycle objectives

  1. Manage depth and manage the ball carrier.
  2. Slow down the attack without diving in to reposition.
  3. Close the channels and reposition collectively.
  4. Protect the goal by defending while retreating intelligently.
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Cycle objectives & focus areas

Defensive recovery / Tracking back Attacking transition

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