ADULT Defending Drills

Defending drills for ADULT players, with diagrams and coaching points.

Zonal defending in midfield — each midfielder covering a zone rather t…

When a team loses possession high up the pitch, the transition from at…

The 3-5 seconds after losing possession are the highest-value defensiv…

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Define defensive zones and trigger points precisely.

Distinguish attacker and defender groups at a glance.

Keep intensity up without stopping for balls.

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