2v2 Recovery Defending — Delay, Cover and Recover
A 2v2 recovery scenario where defenders begin behind or to the side of the attackers and must recover into effective delay-and-cover positions.
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Organization
Set a 25x20m area toward goal. Two attackers start with the ball while two defenders begin several metres behind or from recovering angles. On the coach's signal the attack goes live.
Coaching Points
Nearest defender delays the ball | Recover inside before chasing wide | Second defender protects the dangerous central space | Communicate who presses and who covers | Stay goal-side whenever possible
Progressions
- Increase the attackers' head start or allow an early through pass.
Regressions
- Reduce the recovery distance and start defenders closer to goal-side positions.
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