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10 topics to improve defending with youth players
Presented by Tony DiCicco
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AGENDA
The Revolution
Presenter
1. Individual
2. Pressure-cover
3. Pressure-cover-balance
4. Individual to transition
5. 2v2 to lines
6. Flying 3v2
7. 5v5
8. Back four organization
9. Forwards
10.8v8-11v11
Questions
WEBINAR SERIES
• Topics focusing on Youth Soccer.
• Common issues faced by volunteer organizations.
• Panel of experts – educators
• Free & unconditional advise
• Share good practice
• Provide examples
Host: David Newbery
Director of Player & Coach Development, Soccer Plus
Presenter: Tony DiCicco
Technical Director, SoccerPlus
PRESENTER BIO • Over 30 years of successful business experience • 6 year international career
• 103-8-8 record as Head Coach WNT • 3 world championships • The USA’s most successful international coach
• WUSA Commissioner • WPS Head Coach – Boston Breakers • TV analyst and commentator • Graduate from Springfield College and CCSU • All American player (goal keeper) & professional • Lives in Wethersfield, CT, married with 4 boys
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AGENDA
The Revolution
Presenter
1. Individual
2. Pressure-cover
3. Pressure-cover-balance
4. Individual to transition
5. 2v2 to lines
6. Flying 3v2
7. 5v5
8. Back four organization
9. Forwards
10.8v8-11v11
Questions
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1. Close under control 2. Establish pressure in a staggered stance 3. Eyes focus ONLY on the ball 4. Center of gravity is low Defending stance
is dynamic, not stationary 5. Pressure at the correct distance
www.playerdevelopmentrevolution.org
AGENDA
The Revolution
Presenter
1. Individual
2. Pressure-cover
3. Pressure-cover-balance
4. Individual to transition
5. 2v2 to lines
6. Flying 3v2
7. 5v5
8. Back four organization
9. Forwards
10.8v8-11v11
Questions
1. 1st defender pressures the 1st attacker 2. 2nd defender gets into a cover position. 3. All the principles of individual defending
are in place 4. Add communication such as: “my ball”
and “pressure towards me” www.playerdevelopmentrevolution.org
AGENDA
The Revolution
Presenter
1. Individual
2. Pressure-cover
3. Pressure-cover-balance
4. Individual to transition
5. 2v2 to lines
6. Flying 3v2
7. 5v5
8. Back four organization
9. Forwards
10.8v8-11v11
Questions
1. Coordination between 3 or 4 defenders.
2. Midfield the 3rd defender will provide balance
3. In the back line, the 3rd defender will be flat with the cover player.
4. Ball is in the middle, the shape is a triangle (pie-shaped).
5. Ball is on the flank, the shape is diagonal either: Pressure-Cover-Balance or Pressure-Cover-Flat www.playerdevelopmentrevolution.org
The Revolution
Presenter
1. Individual
2. Pressure-cover
3. Pressure-cover-balance
4. Individual to transition
5. 2v2 to lines
6. Flying 3v2
7. 5v5
8. Back four organization
9. Forwards
10.8v8-11v11
Questions
1st attacker is dribbling at speed at the defender…the defender must absorb and guide the attacker…not dive in.
www.playerdevelopmentrevolution.org
The Revolution
Presenter
1. Individual
2. Pressure-cover
3. Pressure-cover-balance
4. Individual to transition
5. 2v2 to lines
6. Flying 3v2
7. 5v5
8. Back four organization
9. Forwards
10.8v8-11v11
Questions
If the attacker is back to goal, the defender must pressure and not allow a turn to face goal.
www.playerdevelopmentrevolution.org
The Revolution
Presenter
1. Individual
2. Pressure-cover
3. Pressure-cover-balance
4. Individual to transition
5. 2v2 to lines
6. Flying 3v2
7. 5v5
8. Back four organization
9. Forwards
10.8v8-11v11
Questions
•Defender must close space while the ball is moving & be in a dynamic stance •The importance of moving from offense to defense and defense to offense is critical in the modern game.
The Revolution
Presenter
1. Individual
2. Pressure-cover
3. Pressure-cover-balance
4. Individual to transition
5. 2v2 to lines
6. Flying 3v2
7. 5v5
8. Back four organization
9. Forwards
10.8v8-11v11
Questions
1. Field size is 20 x 15 2. No goals - the defenders must be better
at both individual defending; pressure-cover and communication.
3. Also play 3v3 to lines (30x20 yd. field size)
www.playerdevelopmentrevolution.org
The Revolution
Presenter
1. Individual
2. Pressure-cover
3. Pressure-cover-balance
4. Individual to transition
5. 2v2 to lines
6. Flying 3v2
7. 5v5
8. Back four organization
9. Forwards
10.8v8-11v11
Questions
1. 2 defenders must organize along with the keeper and eliminate space.
2. With their shape create numbers even. 3. Communication; closing at the right
angle; pressuring without being beat are all keys.
www.playerdevelopmentrevolution.org
AGENDA
The Revolution
Presenter
1. Individual
2. Pressure-cover
3. Pressure-cover-balance
4. Individual to transition
5. 2v2 to lines
6. Flying 3v2
7. 5v5
8. Back four organization
9. Forwards
10.8v8-11v11
Questions
1. Training midfielders to work together. 2. 3 defenders communicate to create a
triangle (pie-shape) if the ball is central 3. Move to a diagonal if the ball is wide. 4. Communication and defending shape is
critical. www.playerdevelopmentrevolution.org
AGENDA
The Revolution
Presenter
1. Individual
2. Pressure-cover
3. Pressure-cover-balance
4. Individual to transition
5. 2v2 to lines
6. Flying 3v2
7. 5v5
8. Back four organization
9. Forwards
10.8v8-11v11
Questions
1. Outside backs rotate forward on the flanks and the other 3 defender rotate across to the ball side.
2. On every negative pass, the defense steps forward (“step” or “out” call) to condense the midfield space.
3. The back four tactical cues are to automatically expand back out if there is no pressure on the ball “drop” or to “hold” if there is pressure on the ball.
4. Once pressure is broken, all defenders together yell “drop” so that movements forward and back are coordinated.
5. If the holding midfielder is beaten the back four drop together and consolidate centrally.
www.playerdevelopmentrevolution.org
AGENDA
The Revolution
Presenter
1. Individual
2. Pressure-cover
3. Pressure-cover-balance
4. Individual to transition
5. 2v2 to lines
6. Flying 3v2
7. 5v5
8. Back four organization
9. Forwards
10.8v8-11v11
Questions
1. Forwards (CF and 2 wingers) to move together as the ball is moving
2. As a player receives the ball, they have closed, eliminated options, made play very predictable and are moving in for the tackle.
3. If they just stop, good players on the ball will sort it out so they must create the trapping pocket and then move in for the tackle.
www.playerdevelopmentrevolution.org
AGENDA
The Revolution
Presenter
1. Individual
2. Pressure-cover
3. Pressure-cover-balance
4. Individual to transition
5. 2v2 to lines
6. Flying 3v2
7. 5v5
8. Back four organization
9. Forwards
10.8v8-11v11
Questions
1. Highlight the key points from the previous 9 topics in a game environment
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AGENDA
The Revolution
Presenter
1. Individual
2. Pressure-cover
3. Pressure-cover-balance
4. Individual to transition
5. 2v2 to lines
6. Flying 3v2
7. 5v5
8. Back four organization
9. Forwards
10.8v8-11v11
Questions
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