5v5, For Defenders
5v5, For Defenders
Set Up:
There are 12 players set up in the attacking half, playing 5v5 and starting at the cones. The Feeder begins play with a pass out to a flank attacker. All of the players release with his first touch, and the attack moves to goal. The defenders send a player to the ball and rotate over in order to get all of the attackers marked. If the defenders win they ball, they can score on the small flank goals set out at midfield. Upon completion, play is re-started by the Feeder, and the players rotate to new positions.
Coaching Points:
1. Communicate which one of you is going to the ball. The first shout sorts it out.
2. Curve your run to the ball and force the play into the sideline.
3. Pick up the attackers as they come in, and cover the most dangerous players first.
Progressions:
1. Add a neutral attacker as a trailer.