Quick defensive recovery to close down spaces and reform the block

Session focused on quick defensive recovery to close down spaces and reduce the opponent's passing lanes. Work on individual and collective tracking back, defensive cover, and tightening the defensive block.

Drill #1

Defensive cover and tracking back in a three-man defense

Excellent technical drill for defenders to work on speed of movement, agility, and coordination. Conducted by Bayern Munich during a training session in 2013....

Drill #2

Decision Making and Shooting in 2v1 (+1) with Defensive Recovery

Simple exercise to set up, but it allows you to work on many aspects, from decision-making to shooting, including the trajectory of runs....

Drill #3

Tracking back in 1v1 situations with variations by Jurgen Klopp

Used in Dortmund, this drill, which allows for numerous variations, will require your players to work on defensive recovery in an organized manner. The program includes: short passing game, duels, and shooting on small goals....

Drill #4

Unai Emery's Technical Circuit: Warm-up and Game Awareness

Offered at Villarreal during a warm-up session, this circuit is ideal for technical work while highlighting the importance of game awareness....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Shooting Passes Positional play Defensive recovery / Tracking back Circuit Duels Scanning Overload

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