Session Pitch

Defending & transition practices

Recover the Ball: starting positions for the skill activity

Recover the Ball

U9–U1060 min8–12 players

Regain a useful position after losing possession.

Partner Defending: starting positions for the skill activity

Partner Defending

U9–U1060 min8–12 players

Delay the carrier with a covering teammate.

Defend as a Pair: starting positions for the skill activity

Defend as a Pair

U11–U1260 min8–14 players

Protect space together and switch responsibilities.

Win It and Use It: starting positions for the skill activity

Win It and Use It

U11–U1260 min10–16 players

Connect the first pass after an interception.