After watching the Columbus CREW defend poorly over the weekend, I thought it would tie into our topic this week: Principles of Defending.
U10-14’s: Intro to Defending by Travis Swensgard
Here are some coaching points for defending:
Our club communication for 1st defender “IM IN” & “IM OUT” for covering defender.
Can we add attacking Transitional component i.e score in pugg goal – drive to end line – pass to target.
Defending:
Principles of defending requiring leadership qualities – Pressure, Cover, Balance. Understanding roles and responsibilities
Communication and organization
Patience
‘Allowing’ the offensive team to play where you want them to play – not where they want to play. Force them to play into your strength
Different defending styles in the different thirds of the field – understanding where you are on the field and where the goal is that you are defending
Winning the ball and transitioning to offense
- Zonal defending, man to man defending
Basic 1v1 Def https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=XsHs4dW4pNY
Add Transitional component https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=c1S5sVxOTSA
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