The RSL AZ Learning Center is back with new curriculum. 

If you missed last week's RSL AZ Learning Center Attacking Phase curriculum click here to see it. 

Week #2 - Defending Phase 

TACTICAL PRINCIPLE

Close DGC & Prevent Penetration

TECHNICAL SUB-PRINCIPLES(Coaching Points)
 

• If pressure is beaten around: quickly recover at an angle to prevent progress
• If not able to apply pressure: must retreat at an angle to stop progress
• Delay progress: protect space behind 
• CB covering runner in behind until OB is recovered
• If pressure is bypassed with direct ball: quickly recover and squeeze from behind
• Close DGC: force play wide/negative, protect the direct goal channel
• Immediate reaction to defend when possession is lost
• Nearest players must make decision to pressure or cut off progress
• Teammates shaping cover to deny penetrations “splits”
• Teammates on last line: protect space behind
• Teammates in front of the ball: back press to close space