7v7 Defending

Improve defensive organisation, pressing, and team shape while transitioning between attack and defence.

• Defensive Shape: Maintain a compact structure, ensuring players shift together to protect key areas. • Pressing Triggers: Identify when to apply pressure as a unit—e.g., on a poor touch or backward pass. • Cover and Support: Ensure defenders are positioned to back up teammates and block passing lanes. • Attacking Transitions: Encourage the attacking team to switch play quickly and move the ball to exploit spaces. • Decision-Making: Players must understand when to delay, press, or drop deeper based on the attacking threat.