1 v 1
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Grid size: 20m x 10m
The Attacker receives the ball and the defender tries to prevent him turning and running to the target. The Defender must keep close and not let him turn. |
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Key Points
- Switch on, concentrate.
- Travel while the ball is travelling.
- Technique of stop turning
- Face the same way, marking inside to out.
- Recovery runs.
- Stop him playing.
Don't let him turn. |
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2 v 2 Stop Players Turning
Organisation as above except the defenders wear bibs and an extra attacker and defender are added. Defenders must close the attackers down and make them do the hard work.
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Key Points
as above plus
- Technique of Pressure.
- Nearest man to the Ball makes challenge.
- Communication.
- Angle and Distance of Cover.
- Recovery Runs.
Don't Coach Attackers just effect them, praise should always be given where due |
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Stop turning techniques
Defender should be far enough to see the ball and also observe movement by the opponent. Close enough to make an effective challenge should the opponent turn. The ideal position is 2-3yds out. Do we want to foul here?
Make up ground as the ball is travelling
Watch the ball
Once the defending player is in a challenging position it is important that he watches the ball, he must react to the movement of the ball and not his opponent. It is for this reason that the defender must give himself the space to see the ball. If he is too close, he can only react to the movement of the attacker, thus making himself vulnerable to feints by the attacker. Furthermore, if he is too close to the attacker, the attacker can turn past him with the ball.
Be Patient
Once he has adopted the correct position of 2-3 feet behind the attacker and watching the ball, the problems belong primarily to the attacker. Do not sell yourself.
Select the correct moment to tackle
When the attacker is half turned because he ceases to shield the ball and he is vulnerable in terms of balance. The defender will also have a good view of the ball
Technique |
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Do you make up ground while the ball is travelling (travel as the ball is travelling) and get into line between the ball and the goal or target area? |
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Do you slow your approach by the time the ball has reached the opponent? |
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Do you approach the attacker in a balanced position? |
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Do you have your arms out for balance? |
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Do you have your knees flexed and legs shoulder-width apart? |
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When closing down the last few yards, do you slow down by taking small strides? |
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Do you get in a position that is close enough to make an effective challenge should the opponent turn? |
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Do you get in a position that is far enough to see the ball and also observe movement by the opponent? |
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Do you get 2-3 feet away from the attacker? |
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Do you face the same way as your opponent (marking inside to out)? |
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Do you watch the ball and react to the movement of the ball and not the opponent? |
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Do you select the correct moment to tackle? |
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Creating
Space and Shooting
The
Coaching Licence: Stop Turning and Fforward Passing
The
Coaching Licence. Defending in the Defending Third
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