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Recovery Run (Unopposed)

Groove the goalside angle. Sprint the recovery line to get between the ball and the goal, then settle into a delaying position.

Live animationTRN
Duration
7 min
Total drill time
Players
2
Recommended
Pitch
60 × 40 m
Setup space
Level
Beginner
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

A passive attacker jogs forward with the ball. The defender sprints the recovery run on a goalside angle to get between the ball and the goal, then settles into a delaying position. Emphasise the angle of the run and getting goalside, not the speed. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Angle the run to get goalside
  • Aim to arrive between ball and goal
  • Open the hips as you recover
  • Settle, do not overrun it
  • Balanced and ready to delay

Common mistakes

  • Running a straight line, not goalside
  • Arriving ball-side of the attacker
  • Overrunning the delaying position
  • Hips closed, can't turn

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • A live attacker, 1v1 (the base drill)
  • A second attacker overlapping
  • Start further upfield

Regressions

  • Walk it at half pace
  • Start closer to goal
  • Attacker stands still
Equipment
Full Goals×1
Audience
U9-U10

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