Defensive Work and Transition Management

This session focused on duels will allow you to work on defense in various tactical forms: defensive play on throw-ins, 1v1 duels with transition, zonal defense in 3v3, and possession with support and target player.

Drill #1

Defensive play on opponent's throw-in

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

Drill #2

1v1 Duels then Defensive Transition in 2v1

1v1 duels from different perspectives: first a 1v1, then a defensive transition to quickly move into a 2v1 on the large goal....

Drill #3

Zonal defense with a 3v3 in an expanded area

Excellent exercise to work on ball circulation to find a shooting angle. It will allow your players to multiply offensive combinations while having your defenders work on zonal marking....

Drill #4

3v3 with 4 supports and a central player

This 3v3 small-sided game with 4 corner support players will help you work on combinations in tight spaces. Remember to regularly rotate the support players....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Passes Defensive recovery / Tracking back Defensive transition Duels Agility Using width Overload Explosive strength Support Transition

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