Exercise 1. 1v1 Imitation – Testing and Practising Defending Positions
Theme: Defending positions and LFT quality
Category: Imitation training
Objectives: Experience first-hand the differences that the quality of the LFT position has on your performance. Improve the quality of your LFT position (good working conditions.
Procedure
Task
- The players behave as they would typically do during a match
- Pressing in the frontal defending position.
Testing
Let the player test and feel the effect that “bad” and “good” LFT positions have on performance.
Practicing
Practice pressing in the frontal defending position with a high-quality LFT position.
Organisation
- The ball rests (imagined 1v1 situation)
- Two players work together
- 6-8m between the cones
Variations
Repeat the same exercise in the side-on defending position and the slanted defending position.
Coaching Points
Good LFT quality (working conditions):
- Leg width
- Feet position
- Torso Position
Commence at a slow pace and place more emphasis on technique over speed. Gradually increase the pace.
More excercises?
- Excercise 2: Footwork
- Excercise 3: 1v1 Against Right-facing Attacker
- Excercise 4: Marking by Throw-in
These exercises, along with 10 other articles, you will find in our book:
“The Ultimate Guide to Football Defence
– Unique and Fundamental Knowledge of Defence Skills”.
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