Sometimes defending as a pair isn’t the best way to steal the ball back. Working as a pair, or even with two other people is the most effective way. That’s why we’ve created the best drills for defending as a pair in soccer.
Rondo Drill – Learn to pass with quick and short passes to evade the defense!
Crossing Scrimmage – A scrimmage focused on receiving crosses!
Normal Scrimmage – Use skills you learned while playing a practice game!
5 Gate Scrimmage – A simple variation of a scrimmage with 5 goals!
2-3 Player Defending Drill – Practice running the ball carrier down and taking the ball away!
3 Grid Drill – Keep the ball away from a defender to switch the field!
Possession in a Small Space Drill – Keep the ball from the other team in a small, enclosed space!