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David Clarke’s
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Coaching plans you can take straight on to the field

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 foreword Core sessions

Welcome to 1. Covering
defender
Ultimate Soccer Coaching
2. Defender run and
Sessions: Dedicated Defence
pass
Ultimate Soccer Coaching Sessions is a new way of bringing 3. Four-lane
you, the coach, a concise set of coaching plans that will help defending
you develop specific elements of your team’s play.
Each book contains 10 specially chosen training sessions
4. Defending when
that will provide you with a great platform for developing and outnumbered
enhancing specialist soccer skills, such as crossing, tackling,
heading, wing play and more. 5. Defending shots
The book is made up of two sections – Core sessions, which
with body blocks
gives you plans for developing fundamental skills, and
Advanced sessions, which shows how you can use drills to Advanced sessions
help your players move towards an elite level. Each
session is broken down into easy to follow 6. Defending 1v1
elements, making them simple to fit into
your coaching plan. 7. Defending front
A solid defence is the bedrock of and back
any good team, which is why in
Dedicated Defence I am giving 8. Defending as a
you the resources you need to turn back four
your defenders into a well-drilled unit
that can cope with anything the 9. Defending long
opposition throws at it. Enjoy! balls
Yours in soccer 10. Defend your home
David Clarke
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David clarke’s Ultimate soccer coaching sessions Dedicated Defence i

 Core sessions
Covering defender
When a defender is applying pressure to an attacker
with the ball it’s important they have back-up in the
form of a second or ‘covering’ defender. That’s to
ensure that if the attacker beats the first defender, any
progress is stifled by the second one.
Set-up
• 4 players –
2 attackers versus
2 defenders – in
each group.
• Each playing area
measures approx
10 x 30 metres.
think about
• The covering
defender should
be in a position to
make an effective
challenge if the first
defender is beaten.
• Stand at a slight
angle and goal-
side of the first
defender.
• Communicate
early and clearly –
for example, advis-
ing the team-mate
to “get closer” or
“force them down
the line”.
call out
• “Show them wide”
• “Talk to each
other”
• “Stay on your
feet”
David clarke’s Ultimate soccer coaching sessions Dedicated Defence
Activity
Warm-up
Outcome
Dynamic stretching, gentle running with twists and turns
7–10 mins
The Session
20–25 mins
Developing covering defender technique
Development Developing communication and decision-making by
10–15 mins increasing difficulty
Game Practising skill in a game situation
15–20 mins
Warm-down
7–10 mins
Gentle running, static stretching
direction of run pass
what you GET YOUR
PLAYERS TO DO
Attacker 1, acting as a server,
1
30 x 10m
passes the ball to attacker 2.
D2
Attacker 2 attempts to dribble
to the end line.
D1
Defender 1 challenges the A2
attacker.
Defender 2 provides cover. A1
DEVELOPMENT
After playing the first
pass attacker 1 joins in the One defender challenges, the other covers – get
attack to make a 2v2 situation. them to organise themselves!
The defenders will now have
2
to constantly switch roles
depending on who is nearest
the ball, with the covering 30 x 10m
defender becoming the main D2
defender and vice versa.
D1
Game situation A2
Play a 4v4 match with
goalkeepers in an area 30 x 20 A1
metres. Encourage both sides
to shoot at every opportunity
as this will force players to
close down their opponents
and provide cover. Now it’s 2v2 so the defenders have to constantly
adapt.
330 x 20m
In 4v4 the defending team have to make many
decisions and communicate effectively.
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 Core sessions
Defender run
and pass
Defenders who run out from the back with the ball can
create overload situations in midfield, making them a
valuable attacking weapon.
Set-up
• Area of 40x30
metres divided
into two 40x15-
metre channels.
Place two gates
about 5-10m in
from ends along
the centre line.
think about
• Is there space
ahead to exploit?
• First touch should
push ball well out
in front.
• Use “laces” to
push the ball.
• Run quickly in a
straight line.
• Take as few
touches as
possible – 3 over
30m.
• Head up to assess
options.
• Play an accurate,
composed pass.
call out
• “Good first touch
to get the ball out
of your feet”
• “Be positive”
• “Can you get to
top speed?”
• “Head up”
David clarke’s Ultimate soccer coaching sessions Dedicated Defence
Activity
Warm-up
Outcome
Static and dynamic stretching, gentle running, ball work
10 mins
The Session
10–15 mins
Practising running with the ball and passing on the move
Development
10–15 mins
Game
Running with the ball and passing under pressure
Identifying opportunities to run with the ball
10–15 mins
Warm-down Static stretching, de-brief Q&A
10 mins
player movement pass
dribble
what you GET YOUR
PLAYERS TO DO
Split players into 2 groups
and put at diagonal opposite
ends. First player runs with the
ball before passing it through
a gate across the grid to the
second player, who repeats
the drill. Once a player has
completed their pass they join
the second line.
DEVELOPMENT
Both groups start with Practice running with the ball and passing on
the move.
a ball at the same time. After
the player controls the ball, the
next player immediately behind
them in the group gives chase.
Make sure players alternate
running with the ball and
chasing.
Game situation
Play 6v6 in an area
approx 50x40m split into three
zones, with 3 defenders plus a
goalkeeper playing 2 attackers
in the two outer zones. After
two passes any one of the Chasing players add extra pressure to the drill.
defenders can break out with
the ball into the middle and
attacking thirds of the pitch.
Once the opposition regains
possession the defender
returns to the defensive third.
If the ball goes out of play or
a goal is scored play restarts
with the goalkeeper.
One of the defenders sees an opportunity to break
out of the defending third at pace.
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 Core sessions
Four-lane defending
This simple drill will enable your players to practise the
skills required to outwit an attacker who’s dribbling
straight at them.
Set-up
• Half a pitch with
four 5 metre wide
lanes running from
the half way line
to the edge of the
penalty area.
think about
• Keep arm’s length
from attacker.
• Bend knees.
• Slightly sideways-
on body position.
• Weight on balls
of feet to change
direction quickly.
• Be patient.
• Force attacker
sideways/onto
weak foot/down
the line.
• Only react to
movement of the
ball.
• If beaten cover the
goalkeeper.
call out
• “Stay balanced”
• “Stay on your
feet”
• “Watch the ball,
not the feints”
• “Be patient”
David clarke’s Ultimate soccer coaching sessions Dedicated Defence
Activity
Warm-up
Outcome
Dynamic stretching, gentle running with slight changes of
10 mins direction
The Session
10–15 mins
Practising delaying skill without trying to win the ball
Development Practising a range of defending skills including delay and
10–15 mins tackling
Game Improving defending skills
10–15 mins
Warm-down Gentle jogging, static stretching, de-brief Q&A
15–20 mins
player movement pass
dribble shot
what you GET YOUR
PLAYERS TO DO
Split players into 4 groups.
Begin with a defender and
several attackers in each of the
four lanes.
The drill begins with the 1st
attacker passing to and
receiving the ball back from
the defender. The attacker
then dribbles at the retreating
defender using an array of
skills to unbalance them. The
defender does not try to win Practise the movements without making a tackle.
the ball. After all 4 lanes have
been, go back to “lane 1” and
repeat with the next attacker.
Once the defenders have had
a few attempts, make them
switch lanes.
DEVELOPMENT
Add a goalkeeper. This
time the defender begins a little
deeper and must try to win the
ball while the attacker attempts
to get close to – or into – the
penalty area to score. Keep
playing until the defender wins Now try to stop the attacker getting past for a
the ball, it’s knocked out of chance to shoot.
play, or the attacker scores.
Game situation
Play a game with two
teams and one goalkeeper.
Starting from outside the
penalty area, each player has
a turn at attacking in a 1v1
situation and then immediately
defending a 1v1 situation before
returning to their team-mates.
The attacker must score to
win a point, while the defender
gets a point if he wins the ball,
knocks it out of the penalty The white player beats the defender to score then
area or prevents the attacker turns to defend against the next grey attacker.
shooting for 5 seconds.
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 Core sessions
Defending when
outnumbered
In this session the defending team learns to close
down the opposition and deny them space by
working as a unit.
Set-up
• Pitch approx 40
yards by 40 yards.
• Play 5 defenders
v 10 attackers
(8 attackers
spread around the
touchlines and 2
inside the grid).
think about
• 1st player puts
pressure on
ball, 2nd player
covers 1st player,
3rd player gives
balance, etc.
• Keep defensive
shape and prevent
passing options.
Players should
learn that moving
out to try and win
the ball on their
own is unlikely to
work as they can
easily be played
past.
• Keep compact
as a unit – cover
spaces and
forwards.
call out
• “Work together as
a unit”
• “Stop the ball
being played
forward”
• “Stay on your
feet”
• “Can you steal
it?”
David clarke’s Ultimate soccer coaching sessions Dedicated Defence
Activity
Warm-up
Outcome
Dynamic stretching, gentle running with twists and turns
10 mins
The Session
15 mins
Practising team defensive techniques
Development
15 mins
Game
Increasing pressure by adding a competitive element
Practising team defensive skills
10–15 mins
Warm-down Gentle running, static stretching, debrief Q&A
5–10 mins
pass player movement
what you GET YOUR
PLAYERS TO DO
The attacking team is limited
to 2 touches per player and
passes the ball to each other
while the defending team
tries to force an error or win
possession. After a set time
period 5 of the attacking
team switch roles with the
defenders.
DEVELOPMENT
Split players into three The attacking team tries to pick a path through the
teams of 5. With one ball the defenders.
teams score points by winning
the ball or forcing the team in
possession to make an error.
Game situation
Play 4v4 without goals
using a playing area approx 30
yards by 20 yards. Divide the
pitch into two halves with one
team starting in each half.
To start, pass a ball into one of
the teams and call for a player
from the other team to go into
that half and defend. Play 5v5v5 and score points by winning the ball or
forcing an error.
If the team in possession
makes five passes, another
defender goes on to make
a 4v2. If they are successful
again call for a further player
until you reach 4v4.
If the defenders win the ball or
force it out of play, the game
transfers to the opposite half
and the roles are reversed.
The player guilty of losing
possession must now run and
defend in the other half.
The winning team is the
one that has all four of their Each time the team makes 5 passes an extra
opponents in their half and defender moves across.
makes five passes.
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 Core sessions Activity
Warm-up
Outcome
Dynamic stretching, gentle running with twists and turns
10 mins

Defending shots The Session

10 mins
Practising technique for blocking the ball

with body blocks Development

15 mins

Game
Practising a variety of defending skills in a pressure
situation

Learning to choose when to block in a fast moving game

15 mins
The attacker is inside the penalty box and poised to
Warm-down Gentle running, static stretching, debrief and Q&A
shoot, but the defender isn’t close enough to make 10 mins
a tackle. That leaves one option for the defender: to
block the shot by throwing their body between the player movement pass
ball and the goal. dribble shot

what you GET YOUR

Set-up PLAYERS TO DO
• Create a Split players into groups
playing area of servers, shooters and
approximately 10 defenders. The servers and
yards by 20 yards shooters line-up in the corners
with a goal at one at the opposite end from the
end. goal. The defenders line up at
the corner diagonally opposite
• Have 9–12 players the shooters.
per group.
A server passes to the first
shooter who takes a touch
before shooting. Defenders run
out to block the shot once the The server, bottom right, plays a ball for the shooter,
think about server has passed. bottom left, to attack. The defender, opposite, runs
out to block the shot.
• The defender must Rotate the players (the shooter
look to throw their joins the defending line etc.)
body between the and repeat.
ball and goal, feet
For a variation, the defenders
first.
start from the corner on the
• The defender must other side of the goal.
be committed and
brave.
DEVELOPMENT
• If the defender is
Set up a playing area
struggling to make
the width of the six yard box.
blocks, consider
shortening the Play three attackers v two
distance they have defenders and one goalkeeper.
to travel. One of two support players The shooters in white receive the ball from a server
outside the area serves the and must try to score within a set number of passes.
ball to the forwards. They
must shoot on or before a set
number of passes.
Make it competitive by
call out awarding points to the
defenders for successful
• “React” blocks or tackles, and points to
• “Get in line with the attackers for scoring goals.
the ball”
• “Stop the shot”
Game situation
Play 4v4, plus two
goalkeepers, in a 30 yards by
20 yards pitch arranged so it is
wider than it is long. Limit the Both teams play normal soccer and have to pass
number of passes each team the ball a set number of times before shooting. The
can make before shooting. defenders must block shots.

David clarke’s Ultimate soccer coaching sessions Dedicated Defence 5

 Advanced sessions Activity
Warm-up
Outcome
Defenders take up defensive positions on mannequin
7–10 mins

Defending 1v1 The Session

20–25 mins
Defend the box and stop attackers getting to the
opposite side

Development Defender can now break out to shoot at goal when they win
15–20 mins the ball

Game Translate skill in a game situation

15–20 mins
This practice improves your player’s ability to defend
1v1 by taking a good starting position and dictating the Warm-down
7–10 mins
Gentle jogging and stretching

direction of play.
direction of run shot

what you GET YOUR

Set-up PLAYERS TO DO
• 10 x 10 yard grid. The warm-up serves two pur-
poses, preparing the players
for the practice ahead mentally
as well as physically.
The coach calls out “pressure”,
“show left” or “show right” and
the players must quickly run
and pressure the mannequin
accordingly.

DEVELOPMENT
The attackers take Use the warm-up to practice positional play.
think about
turns to dribble across the
• Do the players area and the defender tries to
react quickly? stop them. If tackled or forced
out on either side of the area,
• Are they pressing the attacker takes the role of
the ball? defender.
• Don’t let the For a further progression, if the
defenders commit defender wins the ball or forces
themselves too the attacker out of the area,
easily. they are rewarded with a free
shot at goal.

Game situation
Play a normal small-
sided game. If a player is The defender tries to tackle or force the attacker out
struggling with the principles of the area.
of 1v1 defending, take them
call out to one side and reiterate the
points covered earlier in the
• “Press the ball” session.
• “Be patient” Point out those that are
• “Stay on your adopting the correct position.
feet”

• “Don’t dive in”

If the defender wins the ball he is rewarded with a

shot at goal.

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 Advanced sessions
Defending
front and back
The initial practices improve key defending
techniques when either defending a dribble or
defending a turn. The development pulls these
techniques together in one drill.
Set-up
• Goal, penalty area,
lots of balls.
think about
• Holding up the
attacker can often
be as good as
making a tackle
as it allows team
mates to get back
and support.
• Body position side-
on to show the
attacker towards
team mates or
away from goal.
• Don’t commit too
easily especially
against the turn.
Sometimes the
ball cannot be won
without committing
a foul.
• Watch the ball, not
the player.
call out
• “Pressure the
attacker”
• “Stop the turn”
• “Block the shot”
David clarke’s Ultimate soccer coaching sessions Dedicated Defence
Activity
Warm-up
Outcome
Various dribbling and skills
10 mins
The Session
20–30 mins
Two teams take it in turns to attack and then defend 1v1
Development
10 mins
Game
Two defending practices combined into one
Man marking game
10–15 mins
Warm-down
5–10 mins
Gentle jogging, stretching, de-brief Q&A with coach
direction of run pass
what you GET YOUR
PLAYERS TO DO
Practice 1 – two teams take it
in turns to attack and defend
with the attackers dribbling
towards goal. The first team to
score 5 goals wins.
Practice 2 – the midfielder
passes into the attacker who
must try to turn and score a
goal. The defender must stop
the attacker. Again, the first
team to score 5 goals wins.
Players take it in turn to attack and defend the
DEVELOPMENT dribble 1v1.
Player A passes to
player B and runs to defend
1v1. Immediately this ball
leaves the pitch, the coach
passes a 2nd ball to player A
who must now become the
attacker and attempt to turn
and score. Player C must
run and try to stop player A
turning.
Game situation
Play a normal game
and then look at 1v1 situations.
This will give you a chance In the next part the players must defend the turn.
to coach correct technique
and reward good play. If 1v1s
are limited then add a man-
marking rule where players
pair up with an opponent. The
C A
players are now only allowed
to tackle their opponent. This
will ensure that plenty of 1v1
action takes place.
B
Coach
Now combine the skills learnt previously. Players
should rotate between positions A, B and C.
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 Advanced sessions
Defending as
a back four
This session is designed to improve the individual
players within your defence and the defence as a unit.
The practices cover key aspects such as pressuring
techniques, cover and support positions and the shape
of the defence in relation to the ball.
Set-up
• 20 x 30yd area for
the session.
40 x 30yd area for
the development
and game.
think about
• This session
develops the shape
and positioning of
your defenders.
It can also be
used for a midfield
four or defensive/
midfield three.
• The pressuring
defender must
make sure he is
not square to the
attacker with the
ball. This means
adopting a slightly
angled approach
that directs the
player with the
ball towards the
covering defenders.
• Covering defenders
should be behind
and to the side
of the pressuring
defender.
call out
• “Pressure quickly
and at match
speed”
• “Get into a
covering position”
• “React to the
next call”
David clarke’s Ultimate soccer coaching sessions Dedicated Defence
Activity
Warm-up
Outcome
Individual pressure techniques
10 mins
The Session
15 mins
The defenders understand the shape and covering
positions
Development The defenders gain confidence by stopping the passing
15 mins team from playing the ball across
Game The defenders work as a group to stop the attacks
15 mins
Warm-down Gentle jogging and stretching exercises
5 mins
direction of run pass
dribble
what you GET YOUR
PLAYERS TO DO
The coach calls out a number
identifying the position of
the ball. ‘3’
The defender called must go
and pressure the mannequin/
pole/cone.
The other three defenders
must take up a correct
covering position in relation to
the ball’s position. 1 2 3 4
The coach calls a number, that player pressures
DEVELOPMENT while the other defenders take up the correct
Now the defenders covering positions.
must defend the line and stop
the passing team from playing
the ball from one side to the
other.
One defender is allowed to
go and pressure the passing
team. The other players must
take up their support and
cover positions.
Game situation
The coach calls out
the number of the attacker,
immediately the first attacker The outside players pass the ball using two touches,
one grey player pressures, whilst the others stop a
dribbles and tries to score in a forward pass.
1v4 situation. The defenders
must win possession from the
attacker.
Once completed the coach
calls out the number of the 2nd
attacker who dribbles onto
the pitch and combines with
the previous attacker in a 2v4
situation.
‘3’
The game continues until it’s a
4v4 situation.
1 4
2 3
The attacker called dribbles and tries to score a goal,
the defenders must stop the attacker.
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 Advanced sessions
Defending
long balls
When defending long balls, it’s important that one
player attacks the ball whilst the other defenders drop
behind in order to cover him and offer support. This
session improves your defenders’ understanding in
these situations.
Set-up
• Create a 50 x 30
yard area with four
mannequins/poles
spread along the
half way line.
• For the game,
remove the
mannequins/poles
and include a goal
at either end with
two goalkeepers.
think about
• When a long ball
is played towards
your defence, it’s
important one of
your defenders
attacks the ball and
clears it with height
and distance.
• The other
defenders must
anticipate that the
opposing attacker
might win the
header and flick
the ball goalwards,
so they must drop
off behind the
defender attacking
the ball in order to
provide cover.
call out
• “Attack the ball”
• “Height and
distance on the
clearance”
• “Drop off around
your team mate
to cover”
David clarke’s Ultimate soccer coaching sessions Dedicated Defence
Activity
Warm-up
Outcome
Continuous heading
15 mins
The Session
10 mins
Players are attacking the ball in the air and clearing with
height and distance
Development
10 mins
Game
Players are reacting to cover around the defender attacking
the ball
The defending team has to effectively deal with a long ball
20 mins and retain the ball to attack
Warm-down
5 mins
Gentle jogging and stretching exercises
player movement pass/serve
shot/clearance
what you GET YOUR
PLAYERS TO DO
The defenders are numbered
1 to 4. You call out a specific
number. The server throws the
ball over the mannequins and
the defender must react to
attack the ball in the air.
1 2 3 4
The defender must head the
ball into the opponent’s end
zone to score a point for
gaining height and distance on
their clearance.
You call out a number and the server quickly throws
DEVELOPMENT the ball for that defender to head clear.
Now the opponents
throw the ball along their line.
The defenders must take up a
defensive shape and position
in relation to the ball. The
opponents can randomly throw
a high ball over the mannequins
for a defender to clear.
This time, the team gets one
point for an effective clearance
into the end zone and an
extra point for the covering
positions of the remaining three
defenders.
The grey team randomly throw a high ball into the
opponent’s half. The nearest defender heads clear
Game situation and the other defenders cover.
The grey team line
up with a goalkeeper, back
four and three midfielders
against the white team’s
goalkeeper, midfield three and
two forwards. The white team
has two servers who they can
pass to.
To start, the grey team’s back
four must be on their defensive
line and receive a long ball
from a server.
Play normal soccer and
re-start with a long ball if a goal A server starts the game with a long ball. Can the
is scored or the ball goes out defenders win the ball and build up to score?
of play.
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 Advanced sessions
Defend
your home
This session is designed to improve team defending
and is best used when looking to inspire young players
to defend as a group.
Set-up
• Use a 50 x 40
yard area. Use
cones to mark out
different areas in
front of a goal, as
shown.
think about
• In soccer, 90% of
goals are scored
inside the penalty
area or directly
outside the area,
whether from a
long shot or a
cross that results in
a goal. Therefore,
knowing and
understanding the
most dangerous
areas for
conceding goals is
vital to your team’s
success.
• Using the area and
cones to make a
“home” zone and
demanding that
your players keep
the ball out of
this zone will help
to improve your
team’s all round
defensive play.
call out
• “Keep them away
from your home”
• “Defend as a
team”
• “Can you win the
ball?”
David clarke’s Ultimate soccer coaching sessions Dedicated Defence
Activity
Warm-up
Outcome
Players react to pressure different colours
10 mins
The Session
15 mins
The defenders force the attacker away from their home
Development
15 mins
Game
The defenders react to the different attacks
The team is more aware of where to defend and why
15 mins
Warm-down
5 mins
Gentle jogging and stretching exercises
dribble
what you GET YOUR
PLAYERS TO DO
The three defenders must react
to the attackers entering the
pitch and work together to
keep the attacker in the least 5
dangerous position and try to
win the ball.
The attackers go one at a time. 3 3
2
1
4 4
DEVELOPMENT
Now the defenders
must defend a series of attacks
from 3v1 through to 3v4. Number 1 shows the major danger zone (inside the
box) while number 5 shows the least dangerous zone
Each attack makes the task (midfield zone far from goal).
of defending your home even
harder.
Can the defenders regain
possession and score in the
mini goals?
5
Game situation
Play a small sided 3 3
2
game. Ensure that both teams
have a coned “home” to 1
4 4
defend.
Give the opponents 1 point for
successfully getting into this
zone and a further point for The defenders must stop the attacker in a 3v1.
scoring a goal.
5
3 3
2
1
4 4
The defenders face a number of attacks and must
keep the attackers away from their home.
10