Screening (Defensive Pivot) 1. 7v7 with the pitch split up into 4 zones. 2. Green players to prevent Red Players from passing the ball to the Red players in zone 4. 3. When ball is turned over the Red Players prevent Green Players from passing th ball to Green Players in Zone 4 4. If Green or Red team is successful in passing the ball to their players in zone 4, then zone 4 players can attempt a goal.
1. Ecourage defensive players to organize themselves at an angle that provides depth as well as across the lone. 2. Early pass recognition and communication is the key to successful blocking and interception 3. Get players talking with each other 4. Make sure to have correct distance between defensive players. 5. Concentrate on the speed of movements.
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