LEVEL 2: Small Sided Game - Defending in Our Own Half

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This is a Level 2 session on defending in our own half that was submitted by Murph. 

Warm-Up

Group warm up to raise heart rate from resting by jogging, angled runs, high knees, heel flicks,  Stretching calf hamstrings quads and groin.

Organisation 

60 x 40 pitch with Goals, Offside & Centre marked with double cones

12 players

Formation 2-1-2

Coaching Points 

•           Angle of Approach

•           Individual Defending

•           Marking Player

•           Patience

•           Delay

•           Support

•           Cover

•           Recovery

•           Tracking

•           Compactness

•           Goalkeeper Positioning

 Cool Down

 Light rhythmical activity which helps to maintain blood flow and assist the removal of waste product (lactic acid) limb shaking and drinks.

 Aims of the Next Session Would be

•           Prepare organisation of session/s better (area, players)

•           Patience when imparting instruction, take my time and deliver clearly

•           Take on board feedback