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Defensive shape: close the passing lanes
- 15 min
- 8–16 players
- 9v9
- 11v11
- Organized defending
A drill for defenders to keep their shape and close passing lanes, while the attackers practise finding a way through. See the video for the set-up. Source: 360Player (YouTube).
What the coach should look for
- Move as one unit: when the ball goes sideways, the whole team shifts.
- Keep the distances short between the defenders.
- Close the most dangerous pass first.
- The nearest player presses, the others cover and close lanes.
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