Movements for the defensive line of 4
Goal
Equipment
- Balls
Preparation
- Playing Area: half field
- Players: 8 + 1 goalkeeper
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Series: 3 of 6 minutes each with 1 minute of recovery between sets
| Summary | Secondary Objectives |
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Training exercise for the 4-man defensive line |
Goal defense, Zonal defending, Defensive positioning of a player based on teammates positioning, Body positioning, Feet positioning, Run to support player in possession, Coverage on the dangerous areas, Read the intentions |
Organization
Use a regulatory half of the field for the exercise. At the edge of the penalty area arrange four defenders in a line. In front of the defenders, near midfield, place four opponents, each with a ball. A goalkeeper stands by the goal. The coach goes to the side of the goal.
Description
- The coach calls the name of one of the four offensive players
- The player called moves or leads the ball and consequently the defensive 4-line also shortens, retreats and moves according to the ball
- The goalkeeper goes along with the movements of the defensive line
Rules
- Maintain distances between position players when forming the defensive line and/or forming cover shapes
Variations
- Also add the line of midfielders so as to work with two defensive lines
Coaching Points
- Pay attention to the orientation of the body
- Pay attention to the timing of the movement of the defensive line
- Check that the goalkeeper accompanies the movements of the defensive line
