Organisation
In this function I am coaching the left full back (1)
so I am only using the players he is likely to use. The two central defenders,
the right full back (or take him out and use him as a target man) and two central
midfield players. The the attacking team have four in midfield and two upfront.
The target areas represent the areas I want him to distribute the ball first
e.g. to the winger or the forwards feet. The red zone is not in play because
I am not using that area of the pitch. Start with a pass from the central midfield
to the wide man as shown.
Key Points
- Position in relation to the ball
- Preparation. Body shape, feet in right position, reading ball and
winger and where other defenders are. Vision.Ready to defend.
- Priorities. Intercept, Spoil-maybe you can spoil his possession (slide
in), hold him up don't let him turn or play forward.
- Pressure, patience and control.
- Prevention. Going one way or another. Prevent him getting his head
up, going on strong side and getting behind you.
- Possession.
As the ball is played to the wide man
Looking for:
- The full backs position. Get him in the right position to defend-move to
close down the ball.
- Is there a likelihood of a pass to the winger.
As soon as he drops his head to pass
- Can he play behind me
- Can he have it in front of me
- Is he checking play
- Are you too tight or too loose.
As soon as pass is played. Positioning and preparation
- Can I intercept
- If not can you spoil
- Close down properly.
- What pace is on the ball
When the winger has the ball
- Make sure he doesn't beat you on the first touch. Don't close down too close
or too fast or he will nick it past you.
- Beware of give and go with supporting players
- Body shape- is he going around me.
- Position of centre backs and strikers.
Now look for closing down properly
- Balance. Does he show which way to play. If playing infield can you cut
the line out. Angle of approach should stop him playing down the line.
- After 1st touch get into position. Split legs, knees bent, focus on the
ball and ready to shift feet one way or another.
Closing down when ball at feet
- Get in position
- Gap between legs, get the stance right.
- Get down and stay down, resist putting first foot forward.
- Is he too tight too soon.
- Too loose so that the winger can easily control the ball
- Look at the positioning of his feet etc.
- Pressure cutting off line-angle of approach and patience.
- If he keeps it be patient
- Get your right foot level with the ball so he can't go inside
Showing Inside
- Show where you want him to go and make him go by getting there early
- Back off, back off until you get support.
- Track him down the line
- Try to sneak a glance
- Don't take pressure off the ball
- Anticipate waht is likely to happen
- If he plays it and runs make sure he doesn't get it back
- If he comes inside deny him entry into the box.
The Role of the Full Back
- Provide a wide outlet in flank positions in all 3rds of the field.
- Support behind and ahead of other players who take up flank positions in
attacking play.
- Provide a support role for either attack or defence if not actively involved
in the attacking build up.
- comanise, control and prevent penetration on the flanks by opponents.
- To support and cover central defender in defensive phases of play.
- To defend the far post area from opponents flank attacks unless required
to cover
Responsibilities
- Support, retain and progress any possession in flank positions in all 3rds
- Counter attack and support central areas wherever possinble.
- Alone or in combination with team mates create situations in flank positions.
- Reajust position and priorities when not on the ball
- comanise defence tactics
- Prevent crosses
- Defend central areas.
Skills
- Passing ability over all distances
- Shorter range, interpassing and combination plays
- Running with the ball
- Crossing skills and attacking skills when driven inside
- Marking and all 1v1 skills. Intercepting, containing, blocking crosses and
passes.
- Defending skills involved in combating- wall passes, overlaps, take overs,
when to head clear, when to head to keep possession.
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