Defend the Wall Pass — Press Receiver, Track the Return Runner

A defending exercise built around stopping a wall pass. The first defender pressures the ball while the second defender recognises and tracks the runner trying to receive the return pass.

Coordinate pressure and cover against a give-and-go so the return runner cannot break behind the first defender.
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Players
6
Duration
14 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs
Difficulty
Intermediate
Age group
U11–U18
Category
Defending
Type
Defending

Organization

Use a 18x14m channel with two attackers and two defenders. Attacker A passes into B and immediately runs beyond for a return. Defender 1 presses B while Defender 2 tracks A's run and protects the space behind.

Coaching Points

First defender presses the receiver, not the original passer | Second defender sees ball and runner | Do not both jump to the wall player | Track the return run goal-side | Recover compact shape if the give-and-go is stopped

Progressions

  • Allow the wall player to turn and attack if the first defender arrives late.

Regressions

  • Use a passive wall player and predetermine the give-and-go.

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