Quick Navigation About the Video Interpreting the Diagrams Part 1: 1v1 Shadow Defending Part 2: Messi v Van Djik Game Part 3: 3v3 + 3 Pressing Game Part 4: Small Sided Game – Six Seconds Game Moments of the Game The PDP team believes that in football, there are four moments of the game. They are, controlling possession, defending, transition (attacking or defensive) and creating and scoring. In line with this view of the game, we are producing full 60-90 minute training plans on […]
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Download this Session Plan We’ve put this entire three part session on defending into a downloadable PDF guide you can take to training with you. Download Now How to use this guide Understanding the session This session guide assumes you have 60 minutes with 16 players but as our guidelines point out, this can be adapted based on the number of players you have in your team. As your confidence grows you may adapt or experiment with the practices provided, but these tasks are […]
[…] next part: Part 1: 1v1 Defensive Decision Making In this practice, UEFA A licensed coach, Dave Wright gets out on the grass with a group of Melbourne Victory U20 players. Dave sets up three stations for the players to work on 1v1 defending in groups of four. The session is designed to recreate a turnover and get players thinking about defensive decisions, when to press and when to hold, whilst encouraging attackers to express themselves and be creative. Defenders are encouraged to work on character […]
[…] explain why they’re so important to player development, and outline some of the best 1 on 1 soccer training exercises. In This Article Why are 1 on 1 Soccer Skills So Important? 1v1 Soccer Training Exercises 1v1 Defensive Decision-Making Individual Possession Practice Defending At an Angle Examples of 1v1 Practices 1v1 Defensive Decision Making 1v1 Dealing With Pressure 1v1 Duels The Key Points Why are 1 on 1 Soccer Skills So Important? Many people associate 1 on 1 soccer skills with carrying the ball, […]
Defending is an art form and easily overlooked when the focus in youth development can often be around exciting, attacking play. PDP Technical Advisor & UEFA A licensed coach, Dan Wright shares a session on defending around the box. The main aims of this session are: – Lots of repetition of the key principles of delay, deny and deflect – Progressing from defending 1 v 1 to defending as a unit – Repetition of blocks, headers and clearances – Developing the decision-making of […]
The question this week comes from Percy via Facebook Percy asks, “At what age do we coach defending?” Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Do you have a coaching question that we might be able to help with? We would love to hear from you! Here’s what you can do: 1. Tweet your questions to us @playerdp, or contact us on our Facebook page. 2. PDP Members can chat directly with the PDP team to ask questions, share ideas, and support each other on our exclusive Coaching Community. […]
In the final part of our Melbourne Victory U20 sessions, UEFA A licensed coach, Dave Wright puts on a 10 vs. 10 phase of play. The theme of the session is defending deep in a 1-4-4-2 vs. a 1-3-5-2. Due to the number of players, the practice is executed in a 1-4-4-1 vs. a 3-5-2 with the goalkeeper playing as a keeper and centre back for the attacking team. The defensive team are tasked with staying compact and preventing split passes, trying to force […]
[…] this practice We’ve put this practice into a downloadable PDF guide for you to take to training. Download Now Additional Information The structure of this practice lends itself to a number of outcomes, including: Crossing and finishing Combination play Attacking with overloads Defending outnumbered Variety of finishing Emergency defending Key elements to observe and encourage are: Accurate and early crossing Quick attacking play Desire to defend/intelligent defending Accurate finishing Practice Overview Topic: Attacking No. of Players: 7-17 Goalkeepers: Optional Practice Type: Small Sided Game […]
In this video session plan, UEFA A licensed coach, Dave Wright shares a practice designed to help defenders keep a high line and encourage the attacking side to exploit the space. With a strong focus on passing and receiving for the attacking team and communication and balance for the defenders, this practice is an effective way to improve your teams understanding of pitch geography out of possession and get your attackers working on movement in behind into space.
This 1v1 practice is designed to provide players with a chance to work on 1v1 attacking and defending from a variety of angles. The narrow nature of the pitches means that going forward is encouraged and of course, the designs you see here could be adapted for 2v2 scenarios as well. Quick Navigation About the Video Additional Information Practice Overview Interpreting the Diagrams Diagrams Objectives Organisation Observations & Interventions About the Video In the video below, Dave will talk you through the structure of […]
This practice focuses on defending with the outnumbered teams instructed to press furiously for a limited amount of time. The session is an excellent practice for physical conditioning and determination. Quick Navigation About the Video Additional Information Practice Overview Interpreting the Diagrams Diagrams Objectives Organisation Observations & Interventions About the Video In the video below, Dave will talk you through the structure of the practice, various outcomes and how you can adapt it for your players. Do you want to improve your ability to […]
PDP Video Session Plans are adaptable sessions designed by academy coach, Dave Wright. All sessions show key focus points, set up, and progressions so you can use them in your next practice.
PDP Video Session Plans are adaptable sessions designed by academy coach, Dave Wright. All sessions show key focus points, set up, and progressions so you can use them in your next practice.
[…] the ball under pressure, develop their awareness of both opponents and teammates, and move the ball quickly and accurately: Assemble three teams within a playing area. Two work together to keep possession, while the other presses to win the ball. When the defending team wins possession, they swap with the team that just lost it. By making the playing area tight, we’ll hopefully see short, sharp passing, as well as lots of turnovers and transitions In addition to ball manipulation and appreciation of space, […]
[…] improve your ability to plan and deliver great sessions? Sign up for our Foundations of Session Design course here. Download this practice We’ve put this practice into a downloadable PDF guide for you to take to training. Download Now Practice Overview Topic: Defending No. of Players: 6 – 18 Goalkeepers: Optional Practice Type: Skill Practice Offsides: N/A Pitch Size: 25 x 15 Timing: 15 mins Age Group: U8+ Interpreting the Diagrams The key below outlines what the images mean on the diagrams. If you […]
How do we help players develop resilience and tactical awareness to cope with defending out of balance? PDP Technical Advisor & UEFA A licensed coach, Dan Wright shares some advice. When playing an expansive or possession based approach there can be times that you leave yourself exposed, if you misplace a pass or get caught with players high up the pitch it can be costly. In these scenarios it is vital that defenders can actually defend in 1v1 situations and perhaps even worse! I […]
This practice is designed to provide attackers with repetition of semi-opposed crossing and finishing and defenders a chance to work on stopping/ defending crosses. Quick Navigation About the Video Additional Information Practice Overview Interpreting the Diagrams Diagrams Objectives Organisation Observations & Interventions About the Video In the video below, Dave will talk you through the structure of the practice, various outcomes and how you can adapt it for your players. Do you want to improve your ability to plan and deliver great sessions? Sign […]
Quick Navigation About the Video Interpreting the Diagrams Part 1: Ball Hunter Part 2: Shooting and defending transition game Part 3: 3v3 ABC 123 Transition Game Part 4: Small Sided Game: Transition Winner Stays On Moments of the Game The PDP team believes that in football, there are four moments of the game. They are, controlling possession, defending, transition (attacking or defensive) and creating and scoring. In line with this view of the game, we are producing full 60-90 minute training plans on these […]