Harry Watling Part 2
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Defend the Red like John Terry
This session has been inspired by John Terry and his love of defending. We will look at the ying to the yang, and look at 1v1 domination from a defensive viewpoint.
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Long range Aerial Control, Cut and Pass Back
The exercise requires a partner. Ask your partner to send an aerial pass. Keep you eye on the ball at all times and keep moving your feet so your body is behind the ball. Get your foot under the ball, relax it and move slightly as contact is made to take the power out of the ball moving it into an open space. Cut the ball back and return the pass.
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Chest Control Long Range
Move your feet to get your body behind’under the ball, arc your back, make your chest big, arms out, relax the surface
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First Touch From Distance
Ask your partner to send a lofted pass. Keep your eye on the ball at all times adjusting your feet to always be behind the ball. Get the inside of your foot under the ball, relax it and move slightly to take the power off the ball. Pass the ball with the inside of your foot. Alternate receiving and passing between both feet.
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Defensive Headers Long Range
Ask you partner to send a lofted ball. Get your body behind the ball and jump in the air meeting the ball at your highest point. Lean back in the air and drive your upper body forward to meet the ball. Send the ball high and far and remember to always get off the ground and meet the ball in the air.
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Defensive Headers Basic Mechanics
Ask your partner to throw the ball in the air towards you. Jump in the air meeting the ball at your highest point. Lean back in the air and drive your upper body forward to meet the ball. Send the ball high and far.
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