Zonal back defending-Part 2

This information is provided by Matt Callahan

UNRESTRICTED SPACE – WARM UP

ORGANIZATION
Play 0v4 (shadow training)
Discuss and demonstrate the roles and functions of the different players when playing a zone defense

KEY COACHING POINTS

Player functions and roles
Team shape
Principles of play
Offside space and role of GK
Communication – verbal and visual

RESTRICTED SPACE

ORGANIZATION

Play 3v4
Have a server play a ball to the 3 attackers who try to score on the big goal, if the defenders win the ball they look to play it up the field to the server

Progressions: Add players


KEY COACHING POINTS
Player functions and roles
Team shape
Principles of play
Offside space and role of GK
Communication – verbal and visual
Safety vs. risk


ONE GOAL WITH COUNTER

ORGANIZATION

Play 5v6
The team of 5 attacks the large goal and the team of 6 (including the zone defenders) attacks the two small counter goals

Progressions: Add players


KEY COACHING POINTS
Player functions and roles
Team shape
Principles of play
Offside space and role of GK – Gk is more of a sweeper keeper who runs on to balls played over the top
Communication – verbal and visual


GAME – TWO GOALS

ORGANIZATION
Play 8v8
The goals for an 8v8 game should be placed on the top of the penalty box on each end of the field
Have the team you are coaching play a 4-3-1 against a 3-3-2


KEY COACHING POINTS
Player functions and roles
Team shape
Principles of play
Offside space and role of GK
Communication – verbal and visual