Defender Specific Program 5pm-6:30pm

Service Description

10-Week Defensive Specific Program Focus: Technical skills, tactical understanding, and positioning, with game review of elite defenders. --- Week 1: Fundamentals of Individual Defense** - Video: Virgil van Dijk’s 1v1 defending. - Training: - Defensive stance and footwork. - 1v1 duels and shepherding attackers. --- Week 2: Defensive Communication & Leadership - Video: Sergio Ramos organizing the backline. - Training: - Communication drills. - Maintaining shape in 2v2 and 3v3. --- Week 3: Reading the Game & Anticipation - Video: Giorgio Chiellini intercepting passes. - Training: - Interceptions and positional awareness. - Reacting to attacker movements. --- Week 4: Tackling Techniques - Video: Paolo Maldini on timing tackles. - Training: - Tackling technique (front, side, slide). - Tackling in game scenarios. --- Week 5: Aerial Dominance - Video: Nemanja Vidić’s heading skills. - Training: - Aerial challenges and defensive headers. - Transitioning after winning duels. --- Week 6: Positioning in the Final Third - Video: Kalidou Koulibaly’s defensive positioning. - Training: - Compact shape and blocking angles. - Recovery runs. --- Week 7: Playing Out of the Back - Video: Aymeric Laporte under pressure. - Training: - Passing drills and positional rotations. - Building possession from the back. --- Week 8: Defensive Transitions - Video: Raphael Varane’s quick recovery runs. - Training: - Recovery drills and shifting defensive shape. - Counter-attacking setups. --- Week 9: Defending Set Pieces - Video: Thiago Silva’s set-piece defending. - Training: - Marking strategies and clearing balls. - Organizing and anticipating second balls. --- Week 10: Game Simulation & Review - Video: Recap of elite defensive plays. - Training: - Game scenarios with feedback on shape, transitions, and leadership. --- Session Structure: - 10min video analysis + 80 min on-field training Goal: Develop composure, tactical awareness, and leadership in defense.