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Belgium Positioning & Build Up
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Practice Breakdown:
Number of Players: 4 | Pitch size: 40x50
This drill allows a defensive unit to work on their positioning and reactions. The coach will call out a color, and the 4 defenders will react using the press and cover principle to adjust their positioning. The defensive line should be compact and adjust to the coach's instructions.
After 'x' number of reps, the coach serves a ball in behind the defensive line. The defenders must react to the ball and recover to prevent a counter-attack. Once they regain control of the ball, the defenders will build up play unopposed into one of the 2 mini goals.
• Press & Cover: Emphasize the importance of the press and cover principle, where one defender presses the ball while the others provide cover to protect the space and prevent penetration.
• Communication: Defenders must constantly communicate to ensure they maintain a solid, compact shape and are aware of each other's positioning.
• Awareness: The defenders should constantly scan to identify threats, especially when adjusting to the coach's color calls.
• Recovery: Once the ball is served in behind, defenders must quickly recover, track the ball, and transition from defense to attack.
• Build-up Play: After recovering possession, defenders should focus on playing simple, clean passes as they progress the ball toward the mini goals.