Defending as a unit (advanced) — U9-U10
What we’re working on today — keep it simple and enjoy the ball.
Defending
Pressing
Today’s picture
- Arrival linked to Defending as a unit — 8 mins
- Conditioned game — Defending as a unit — 15 mins
- Part practice — Defending as a unit — 15 mins
- Transfer game — Defending as a unit — 15 mins
- Plenary review — 5 mins
Simple cues
- On toes, scan early.
- Quality first touch under light pressure.
- Compete with a smile.
- Recognise when defending as a unit is on.