Secure the central area with a compact block

Session focused on a compact block to cut off passes between the lines with coordinated movement and pressing as soon as the play enters the central zone.

Drill #1

Defensive Block: Positioning in the Game and Tactical Principles

In a 4v4 situation within a confined space and with a defense starting with a 3-second delay, your defenders work on the tactical aspect of collective positioning in the game. The attacking players will work on compensation and defensive recovery....

Drill #2

Zonal marking: defensive positioning and team block

Excellent exercise to train your players on defensive positioning and the team's zonal defense....

Drill #3

Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance

By having the defense work on zonal marking starting from a 6v6, your players improve on various tactical concepts: getting open, defensive cover, and balance to prevent the through ball....

Drill #4

Warm-up: defensive block and group positioning

Ideal exercise to improve your players' group positioning....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Passes Positional play Defensive recovery / Tracking back Attacking transition Defensive transition Cognitive Scanning Gaps Using width Transition

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