Central Defending/Attacking
Develop the ability to defend and attack central spaces, with an emphasis on preventing passes through the middle and exploiting them in possession. Players learn how to protect dangerous areas and react quickly when central penetration occurs.
Pitch Setup
Setup
- ✓The pitch is set up with mini goals at either end
- ✓Teams play in the main area with the aim of passing into a teammate positioned between the opposition's two mini goals
This is the start of the setup. The full session, the coaching points, and the complete diagram are in the Session Library.
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