Defending drills for U12–U13 players, with diagrams and coaching points.
Press-cover-shadow is the three-player defensive combination that unde…
View drill → U13–adultZonal defending in midfield — each midfielder covering a zone rather t…
View drill → U11–U12Wide channel 1v1 defending is the most game-realistic defensive scenar…
View drill → U12–adultWhen a team loses possession high up the pitch, the transition from at…
View drill → U11–U14Wide channel 1v1 defending is the most game-realistic defensive scenar…
View drill → U12–U13The recovery run — a midfielder or forward who has been caught out of …
View drill → U13–U14The 3–5 seconds immediately after losing possession are the highest-va…
View drill → U13–adultThe 3-5 seconds after losing possession are the highest-value defensiv…
View drill → U12–U15The mid-block sits compact between halfway and the penalty area, force…
View drill → U12–U13Pressing in isolation (one player chasing) is tiring and ineffective…
View drill →How many defending drills are there for U12–U13?
There are currently 10 defending drills tagged specifically for U12–U13 on SimpleDrills. For more, browse the full defending drills library or all drills for U12–U13.
What are these defending drills designed for?
Defending drills for U12–U13 players, with diagrams and coaching points.
Are these defending drills free to use?
Yes — every drill on SimpleDrills includes a full diagram, step-by-step setup, and coaching points, free to view, print, and use with your team.