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Small Sided Game - defending in the opponents half

Guys once again I am here to give you a new thing on soccer coaching using small sided games.

This game is good when you want to teach your team to depend on the opponents half. This topic has various options on this blog we will discuss 3 options; one in a day

On today's game use 5 players and use 2-1-2 formation

Emphasis: should be on trying to keep the ball in the opponents half

Start by getting the ball into a full back position for the team you are not coaching. One side first, then progress to either side.

Work your two strikers as a pair, 1st closing ball down quickly to prevent ball down the line, 2nd in a covering/ supporting position.

If your 1st striker has done his job the options for the player in possession are restricted to a square pass or a ball rolled into mid field - now you can start to think about your midfielders postion.

Then move onto your defenders and their positions - work them as a pair. Here your keeper should act as your 'sweeper keeper'

The most important thing for you is to prevent the full back playing a long ball down the line.
Work on pressuring the ball first, then progressively away from the ball (ie. at/near/away) otherwise you will find long balls being dropped over the defenders you have pushed up.

There are a number of Coaching Points you can bring out around e.g. closing the ball down, body stance, cover/supporting positions and angles etc.
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