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What’s going on?
Little dap.
It’s Jared Montz former pro and founder
of OnlineSoccerAcademy.com.
Today we are learning how to pass out of pressure
as a defender; this will seem simple but it's
advanced.
It's not easy to make it look easy.
This OSA video is sponsored by our parent
company BelieveinitApparel.com.
A lot of defenders look like this when they
get the ball under pressure.
Yes, sometimes as a defender you want to clear
the ball.
As they say, "When in doubt, kick it out"
but the best defenders are great passers out
of the back.
They can distribute the ball simply and kick
start the offense.
Key Point #1 - Check your Shoulder!
Prior to receiving a pass and throughout the
game regularly check your shoulders.
You are looking for space, teammates and opposing
attackers.
For more tips on how to do that watch our
"Speed of Play" videos here
Key Point #2 - Drop off or Move to create
space between you and the attackers.
If an attacker is near you and you need to
get open for a pass don't just stand there.
Drop to create space.
Lots of defenders have the first instinct
to run forward but typically there best run
to create space is backwards.
Plus by dropping backwards they keep their
team shape and don't crowd the midfielders'
space.
Key Point #3 - Take your 1st Touch away from
the attacker.
For example if the attacker is on your left
side take your touch to your right.
What does this create?
It creates space and… and Time!
Each level you move up you have less and less
time on the ball so you need to learn how
to create more of it.
Key Point #4 - Keep it simple and make a pass!
Take 1 maybe 2 touches and then make a simple
pass.
I like to keep it simple in the defensive
third and be creative in the attacking third
when it's on to.
This means for you as the defender, you are
not the #10 playmaker.
So pass it to your midfielders or other defenders
and keep the ball moving.
Yes, occasionally hit a long ball over the
top, switch the field or chip the ball to
a forward but for most part keep the ball
moving.
Key Point #5 - Don't be to casual!
Some defenders are to casual and slow on the
ball.
I'm not saying go 100 miles per hour and be
rushed but don't be to laid back.
That is when attackers sneak up on you and
mistakes happen.
Key Point #6 - Don't be scared to just clear
it!
Do your best to pass out of the back but yes,
sometimes there is just to much pressure from
attackers or to high of a chance that your
pass will be intercepted.
In this case kick the ball as far up the field
or out of bounds as you can!
When in doubt, kick it out.
It's better then being scored on
Equipment Needed:
For this exercise you will need as many balls
as you have, a partner and 7 cones.
Before we get into the exercise I want to
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Exercise Player Can Do:
Now for the exercise.
Set up all the balls at the top cone.
This is where your partner will stand.
Then 10 yards away is where your start cone
will be.
Behind this cone is another cone about 5 yards
away.
At 45 degree angles in front of you about
25 yards away are two small cone goals.
These are your imaginary teammates you will
be passing to.
We will do two different versions of this
exercise: one with pressure and one without.
1st Version without Pressure.
You drop from your start cone to the cone
behind you checking your shoulders as you
drop and your teammate passes you the ball.
Then take a touch in the direction you want
to pass and make your pass through the cone
goals.
Try to do this in two touches.
Jog back to the start cone and repeat.
Repeat reps until you run out of balls.
Then do a few sets switching with your partner.
2nd Version with Pressure
The exercise will be exactly the same now
except that when your teammate passes you
the ball they will now close you down like
an attacker.
They shouldn't try to win the ball, just put
pressure on you.
Variations of this exercise would include
changing up positions of the cone goals as
your passing targets.
Set them up as if they were your fullbacks,
wingers or center mids.
I'd even suggest making one cone goal about
30 yards up the field as if you were chipping
to a forward.
Some things that could be going wrong.
If you are getting the ball as a defender
and the attackers are to close to you then
you are not moving.
Make sure you move or drop to create space.
If you don't know what to do with the ball
when you get it then you are not checking
your shoulders.
Work on speed of play regularly by clicking
here.
Improving Speed of Play will make a huge difference
in your game.
Bonus Tip!
Communicate when you make a pass by saying
Man On or Turn.
Be a leader on the field and make the game
easier for your teammates by letting them
know what to do.
Plus, coaches always love leaders!
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