Defensive Rethinking

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
Training Set Main point
Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

Pitch: Mark out an area of 30 x 25 metres with four cones.

Goals: On each of the short sides there are two dribbling goals made of flat markers in one colour. On each of the longer sides there are 2 mini goals, with a dribbling goal made of flat markers in another colour between them.

Equipment: Cones, 4 mini goals, flat markers in two colours for the dribbling goals, bibs in three colours, balls.

Players: The players are divided into 3 teams. One team plays on the dribbling goals of the short sides, one team on the dribbling goals between the mini goals and one team on the mini goals.

Procedure

The three teams play against each other together in the playing area.
Each team may only score on the goals assigned to it.
After a goal the team stays in possession; the goal that was scored in is closed until the next goal.

Progression:

Set more difficult tasks for stronger teams, for example assign a type of goal that is harder to reach.

Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.

Tip

Free team-mates should always be on the move and available for a pass in order to create options.
The defending teams should coordinate with each other and work together.
After winning the ball the critical zone should be left immediately and the quickest route to the team's own goal should be sought.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Trapping Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Passing

Tactics

Tactics: Team behavior Pressing Player behavior Transition drill Man down/Man up

Condition

Condition: Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation Quick processing Neuroathletic training

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration: 20 min
Training Set: Main point
Number of Players: 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training: Team training Game Systems
Exercise level: Difficult
Spatial Behavior: Half-field
Training Location: Pitch