
Coach how to regain possession in the final third and how to prevent the opposition playing forwards. Ideally attempting to regain possession of the football in 6 secs if possible...
21-10-2013 Hits:71034 Defending Phases of Play
Alexander Trukan
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Defending direction play in a Phase of Play, coaching players on various scenarios of when an opponents attempt to play a direct style of play. ...
11-12-2011 Hits:73474 Defending Phases of Play
Darren Pitfield
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Develop players’ understanding of negative transition and quick recovery to defensive shape. Develop players’ understanding of passing patterns and understanding of rotating positions. Phase of Play instructed and led by the...
27-07-2011 Hits:60163 Defending Phases of Play
Darren Pitfield
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Defending from the front exercise and understanding trapping pockets and how to apply pressure on and steer an opponents back line into forcing turn overs of possession high up the field...
15-02-2011 Hits:48202 Defending Phases of Play
Darren Pitfield
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Defending priorities in wide areas are coached in this Phase of Play. Players gain an understanding of times to press and options on defending in the wide corridors of the field...
24-01-2011 Hits:53561 Defending Phases of Play
Darren Pitfield
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Defending in the final 3rd and defending priorities. Positioning of the defending line and coaching the principles of defending in the defending half. Movements and spacing of the defending unit to...
07-09-2009 Hits:59194 Defending Phases of Play
Darren Pitfield
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