1.Out of possession

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I use this training unit to transfer to my players the principles of their defensive function individually, subgroup and as a team.

Part 1.

In a box 20x20m the red player has to drive the ball to the other side of the pitch and blue to intercept.

Key points:

• Delay
• Deny
• Direct
• Tackle

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Part 2.

In a box 20x20m the 2 red players try to drive the ball to the other side with the blue trying to intercept.

Key points:

• Delay/press
• Cover/mark
• Isolate
• Direct
• Tackle
• Communicate

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Part 3.

Problem solution. In half pitch plays 8 v 7 + 1 gk.Defenders and midfielders of the blue team are trying to stop red attacks. In case they win the ball or concede a goal, the game stops with comments from the coach and begins with a new attack of the blue from the center.

• Delay/press
• Cover/Screen/mark
• Distance between units/players
• Isolate
• Direct
• Tackle
• Communicate

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