This package provides 10 complete practices on a variety of defending tactics. It also includes a goalkeeper-specific practice that focuses on 1 vs. 1 scenarios.

These plans are for players ages 18 and under.

This practice aims to improve a team's ability to play out of their own defensive third.

This practice aims to help defenders, particularly a group of four backs, to work together to defend in urgent situations, such as when the defense loses possession in their own third.

To help forwards and midfielders apply defensive pressure to the opposing team after a change of possession.

Games in this practice help players better transition into either offense or defense after a change in possession.

This plan includes four games that create fun and competitive environments for players.

This practice focuses on efficient defending in the midfield when using a 4-3-3 formation.

This session is designed to teach players the technical points of heading and volleying a ball, both when defending and attacking.

Emphasizes 1 vs. 1 play by encouraging attackers to take on defenders and encouraging defenders to take the right defensive approach.

This download includes one practice plan for players ages 10 and under.