Ron Smith wrote:I'd like to put a couple of suggestions after reading the comments. If you really want to get the idea of zoning across to players so they get used to keeping their shape etc., make the back four defend against a larger number of attackers, that way they learn how to block shots and cover each other and learn to mark the most dangerous players, in terms of who might score. Establish the behaviours and get lots of repetition. All the best. Ron
KNVB decree it would be a useful stepping stone to have the back four, plus the midfield triangle, playing against limited numbers initially. That is for the defence to be able to hold shape successfully against limited pressure.
Gregory depicts a back six, which could manifest as a back seven (outfield players), playing against two lines of three in the attacking line and the midfield line.
Welcome to the forum, Ron.:)
Edited by Decentric: 12/8/2011 02:38:29 PM