7v7 Defending Game
To develop defensive organisation, pressing triggers, and coordinated team movement in a structured game scenario.
Objective
To develop defensive organisation, pressing triggers, and coordinated team movement in a structured game scenario.
Coaching points
• Defensive Compactness: Stay connected as a unit, shifting together to reduce space • Pressing Triggers: Identify when to press based on poor touches or backward passes • Delaying Play: Slow down attackers and force play into less dangerous areas • Communication: Constantly organise teammates and provide clear defensive instructions
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Content provenance
Authorship verified from the source asset: Kevin Middleton · Canva · PNG export.
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