Session 5 - 11

SESSION: individual defending

    FA county coach developer, Sally Needham, works on individual defending with a group of U11 grassroots players.


    Key objectives

    Develop player understanding of:

    • how to effectively use your body when defending 1v1
    • when to close down an opponent quickly and when to be patient and hold position
    • recognising counter-attacking opportunities when possession has been regained.

    Individual defending

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    QUESTIONS
    After you have watched this, ask yourself the following questions:

    • How would you adapt or tweak the practice to make it appropriate to your own players?
    • What additional challenges could you set to make the practice easier or harder for individuals or your group?

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