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Block the Shot

Close it down and block it. Close the space fast, stay on your feet and big, and get a body or leg behind the shot at the moment he strikes.

Live animationDEF
Duration
7 min
Total drill time
Players
2
Recommended
Pitch
40 × 26 m
Setup space
Level
Intermediate
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

A defender closes down a shooter and blocks the shot. Emphasise a fast controlled close-down, staying big and on the feet, and committing to the block as he strikes. Do not dive in early. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Close the space fast, then get set
  • Stay big, stay on your feet
  • Do not dive in early
  • Commit to the block as he strikes
  • Get a body or a leg behind it

Common mistakes

  • Diving in and being beaten
  • Turning the body and side-on to the ball
  • Closing too slowly, no pressure
  • Pulling out of the block

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Recover from behind to block (see the variant)
  • Live shooter who can go either way
  • Two-touch, close on the first touch

Regressions

  • Start close, simple block (see the variant)
  • Slower shooter
  • Passive walk-through
Equipment
Full Goals×1
Audience
U9-U10

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