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Organise your defence (communication)

Attackers build an attack while the keeper must talk the defenders into position with clear, short calls. Teaches the keeper to lead and organise.

U11 to adultAges
Keeper plus 4 to 6 defenders and attackersPlayers
Half pitchArea
15 minsTime

Your assistant coach: turn this drill into a full session, plan the weeks around it and tell me how it went.

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Set-up

  • Keeper with a back line of 3 or 4 defenders.
  • Attackers start at halfway with the coach.

Equipment: Goal, cones, bibs, balls

How it works

  1. Attackers attack slowly at first.
  2. Keeper uses set calls: 'Keeper's!', 'Away!', 'Squeeze!', 'Man on!', 'Time!'.
  3. Build to full speed attacks.

Coaching points

  • Short, loud, early calls.
  • Name the player you're talking to.
  • Stay positive: encourage, don't blame.

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Make it easier

  • Walking pace attacks

Make it harder

  • Silent defenders: only the keeper talks

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