Introduce young players to individual and small group defensive principles (Immediate pressure, angle of approach, and stern tackles) (pressure, cover and balance)
Juggling in Pairs (10min)
Passing and Receiving in Pairs (10min)
1v1 shielding (5 min)
Sprinting with the ball ( king of the hill for youngers) (5min)
20yds x 45yds
Small sided Activity (15min) Coaching points
1v1's to small/big goals Angle of approach
2v2's to small/big goals Immediate pressure
3v3's to " " Timed-stern tackles
4v4's to big goals Individual defending (pressure, cover, balance and communication)
Expanded small sided Coaching Points
4v4's to 6 small goals Communicate, pressure, cover, balance, stay compact and shift as a block
Final Activity Coaching points
7v7 half field Communicate
4-1-1 vs 3-2-1 Stay compact
Draw line of scrimmage