The Second Defender
The Second Defender
4v2, For Defenders
Six players set up inside of the small grid, playing 4v2 keep away. When an attacker loses the ball, he becomes the new defender. If the two defenders have not won the ball within 30 seconds, a new pair of players rotates into the middle.
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Talk to your partner when you go to the ball.
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Curve your run to the ball to force play in one direction.
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When your man passes off, drop straight back into the center.
2v2, Sideline Trap
Players start on the end lines, and the two players in the corners play 2v2. The Feeder can pass to any of the four players to begin play. The attacking team scores by dribbling over the end line. The players on the end line are also in play.
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Defenders must talk. The first shout sorts it out.
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Force play into the sideline to create a 1 v 1.
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Make a full commitment once the trap is on.
Defending the 3v2, Both Ways
The GK begins play with a pass to the 3rd attacker, coming on at midfield. The defenders must stay in their own half until the ball crosses over. Upon completion, the attackers go off and the two defenders stay on as their teammate comes on for the next 3v2.
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Curve your run to the ball and force the play in one direction.
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Drop straight back into the center after your man passes off.
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The 2nd defender must cover passes to both the right and left.
6v4 Into 4v3
The attackers in the 6v4 must pass the ball into the next zone in order to shoot. One attacker follows the pass to create a 4v3. Defenders can score on the two small goals after winning possession. GKs restart play upon completion
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Always look to attack down the center first.
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Use the entire space in the midfield zone.
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Check away from the ball before trying to receive.
9v9, Free Play
Teams play on a field a bit smaller than a full field - penalty area width and one end line moved up to the edge of one penalty area. The length of the game is 30-40 minutes and play is continuous, meaning no stoppages by the coaching staff to instruct.
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No stoppages in play for coaching.