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SESSION

Defending in small numbers

Suzanne Smith, FA coach developer, delivers a coaching practice. It focuses on defending as an individual and with a partner.
SESSION

This session helps players to work on: 

  • individual defending techniques 

  • defending in a 1v2 scenario 

  • second defender cover and balance positions 

  • recovery runs. 

Defending
Sessions
Marking
Intercepting
Pressing
Covering and recovering
Tackling
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England Football Learning

0-3mins - Jul 15, 2019

Defending in small numbers

If your players master this game – or find it too hard – try adding a progression. But remember, learning takes time. So don't alter your activity too quickly or too much. 
 
To help, try using the STEP framework (Youth Sports Trust, 2002). This is a great way to keep things fun, engaging and appropriate.

If you use this session with your team, let us know how you get on by posting in the England Football Community. 

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