Basic defending soccer challenge
In this game, defenders work hard to pressure their opponents and block shooting opportunities. Having to defend three goals means defenders must make basic defending decisions and move quickly to cover space in front of them.
Set up defending football game
- Set up an area 30 x 30 yards and use three poles to make the goals.
- Five attackers face two defenders and a goalkeeper.
Run the defending drill
- The pitch has three goals marked out by a triangle of poles. The defending team (goalkeeper and two defenders) must defend against the five attackers.
- The attacking team attempts to pass the ball quickly in order to create a goal-scoring opportunity.
- The defending team must work as a unit in this basic defending drill, pressing the ball and constantly re-positioning in order to stop the attackers scoring.
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