Tactical exercise for the junior players: defending as a unit

 Tactical exercise for the junior players: defending as a unit

SET-UP

• 3 teams of four players organised in a grid as shown.

Central team are the defenders.

• Coach passes ball to one outside team who then look to pick a pass through to the opposite side.

• Coach pressure on the ball, when? How? Cover and Balance.

PROGRESSIONS

• Attackers limited to two touches.

• One defender is allowed to leave their zone.