Soccer Defending Drills

1v1 - Simplified 2 v 1 situation with losing the marker for receiving, individual 1 v 1 duel, dribbling and finishing on two goals

Width - Small-sided Game 6 versus 6 with insertions (without the ball) to shoot for the goal and to attack the goal by crossing the ball

1v1 - 1 vs 1 duel with changes of direction and the choice to finish in one of two goals

Finishing in the final third - Train in depth attack to finish on goal during a 3 vs 2 situation

4v2 - 4 v 2 power play situation inside two zones to create supporting insertions to shoot at goal

Depth - Attacking exercise to train the right movements when entering the penalty box. Inspired by Chelsea's training sessions.

2v2 - 2 vs 2 drill to shoot at goal: defenders' positioning and attackers' depth takeover

Depth - Themed game to improve the team in playing deep, getting the central midfielders used to play vertically

Balance - Situational exercise to train defensive backline and goal defense

Width - Conditioned game based on constraints for players introducing the concepts of Total Soccer