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Ten defending drills for kids
- 12 min
- 2–12 players
- 5v5
- 7v7
- Organized defending
Ten simple, playful defending drills for children and younger youth. Good for teaching the basics of marking, waiting and winning the ball without diving in. See the video for the set-up. Source: Fun Soccer Drills by MOJO (YouTube).
What the coach should look for
- Wait and stay low rather than diving in.
- Keep your body between the opponent and the goal.
- Watch the ball, not the feints.
- Swap roles so everyone gets to defend.
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