Movements for the defensive line of 4

Goal:

Body shape

Soccer Tactics

Equipment

Balls

Preparation

Playing Area: half field
Players: 8 + 1 goalkeeper
Duration: 20 minutes
Series: 3 of 6 minutes each with 1 minute of recovery between sets

Summary

Training exercise for the 4-man defensive line

Secondary Objectives

Defending Principles, Cover, Zonal defending, Positioning, Goal defense, Zonal defending, Defensive positioning of a player based on teammates positioning, Body positioning, Feet positioning, Run to support player in possession, Coverage on the dangerous areas, Read the intentions

Organization

Use a regulatory half of the field for the exercise. At the edge of the penalty area arrange four defenders in a line. In front of the defenders, near midfield, place four opponents, each with a ball. A goalkeeper stands by the goal. The coach goes to the side of the goal.

Description

The coach calls the name of one of the four offensive players
The player called moves or leads the ball and consequently the defensive 4-line also shortens, retreats and moves according to the ball
The goalkeeper goes along with the movements of the defensive line

Rules

Maintain distances between position players when forming the defensive line and/or forming cover shapes

Variations

Also add the line of midfielders so as to work with two defensive lines

Coaching Points

Pay attention to the orientation of the body
Pay attention to the timing of the movement of the defensive line
Check that the goalkeeper accompanies the movements of the defensive line

Difficulty:

Category:

Soccer Tactics

Age:

First Team, Under 21, Under 20, Under 19, Under 18, Under 17, Under 16, Under 15

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