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RSL AZ Learning Center - Week #4 Defending Phase: Set The Trap

By RSL AZ, 09/22/23, 9:30AM MST

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The RSL AZ Learning Center is back with new curriculum. If you missed any of the previous posts see below. 

Week #1 - Attacking Phase: Creation & Use of Space
Week #2 - Defending Phase: Close DGC & Prevent Penetration
Week #3 - Attacking Phase: Draw Defense & SPOA

Week #4
Defending Phase

Tactical Principle - Set The Trap

  • Technical Sub-Principles (Coaching Points)
  • Collectively shift and close down to force negative play
  • FWD sprints to force CB to one side
  • Deny passing lanes and force play wide
  • CMs tight to deny playing through the midfield
  • Once we have won the ball, connect out of pressure/channel

WEEK #4 - DEFENDING: DEFENDING THE SET TRAP