Week 1 - Stage 1 Two players are to attack the goal, defender is to get his body shape correct (think knee taps) to push the players away from goal. Try to watch the goal and the pass. if the pass is made how quick can you get to the other player. Dont forget the keeper, it is 2 v 1, how can you help out, can you be ready to be a sweeper? Can you be talking to him, let him know what you are doing. future state Add an attacker for the defender and goalie, when you have the ball can you find the pass forward, transitional play. Also a keeper for the attacking team, when the ball is played forward do you want to wait on your line or go and meet the player.
Week 1 - Stage 1 Encourage the defender to work hard, not commit to the tackle, wait for back up encourage the player to think about how he can make it easy for the keeper. Future state Press home it is like a match now, when you win the ball how quick can you get your head up and play the forward pass If all the players in your half how important is the accuracy, power, direction of the pass. Remember you are the defender, your priority is not too concede, what is the priority to you.
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