revisit 2

Pressure – cover – balance, the full framework

75 minPlayers

Adds the third defender now that the first two roles are automatic.

5:00 PM – 6:15 PM

Before practice — what you need

The Dynamic Warm-Up — 12 cones
Spark — 1 ball per pair
Press High, Cash In — Cones, pinnies in two colors, balls, one goal
6v5 after a Pass behind the Defenders — Cones, pinnies in two colors, balls, one standard goal
The Final Scrimmage — Pinnies, 1 ball, goals

What today builds

The 3 Ds of Defending. Slowing the opponent down, blocking their passes, and tackling together. Stops the other team running straight down the middle for easy shots.

Say it like this: "Slow them down, don't dive in. Second player, cover the pass."

Hunt in Packs. Swarming the opponent the instant you lose the ball. The ball is easiest to steal back in the first few seconds, before they get organized.

Say it like this: "Five-second rule. React the second we lose it."

Session schedule

9Bring them in — say thisRECAP5 min▾
"Slow them down, don't dive in. Second player, cover the pass."
"Five-second rule. React the second we lose it."
"Protect the house. Force them to the outside."

* 5 min of slack is built in. Something will run long, and that is fine.

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