Exercise 4. Marking During a Throw-in
Theme: Marking during a throw-in
Category: Skill training
Objectives:
- Marking the throw-in player out of the game
- Improving marking skills against wrong-facing players
Procedure
- The red team scores at the goalkeeper, while the blue team scores by dribbling the line (3 goals)
- All set (dead) ball situation starts with a throw-in
- Normal play with offside
Variety
- Playing without offside
- Playing with offside line (e.g. 16m)
Organisation
- Keeper + 6 players vs. 6 players
- Half pitch size (55m x 60m)
Coaching Points
- Mental adjustment – communication
- Organisation – Get ready
- Marking the throw-in player
- Controlling the throw-in player after the throw
- Step 2: Marking of “wrong-facing” players
More excercises
1. Position
Testing and Practising Defending Positions
2. Footwork
Practicing Steps with a High-quality LFT Position
3. 1v1
Against Right Facing Attacker 20m From Goal
4. Marking
Marking During a Throw-in in your own half.
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