TACKLE, ANTICIPATION, INTERCEPTION
HEADLAND EXERCISE CODE
TACKLE, ANTICIPATI 6x3 defend interior goal TDB02

Set up as in the diagram, 3 players situated between the goals attempt to defend the goals
against 6 opponents who try to overrun them in 1x1. The interceptions performed by each
player over a set time are counted. Emphasis on trying to intercept the ball, or if this is not
possible then deflecting or clearing it, scoring 2 points in the first case and 1 in the latter two
cases. Emphasis on the mechanics of execution, at the moment of tackling,…

LEARNING LEVEL OBJECTIVES
Middle Acquisition of basic concepts of general defensive skills.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS VARIATIONS
9 Vary distance, orientation, way of defending, change after s
TRIM-CCTS AVERAGES PROGRESSION
0.31 Shorter or longer passing distance, more than 2 references…
DIMENSIONS SERIES DURATION REST
20x20m. 3 2' 1'
ASPECTS TO BE WORKED ON
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2 Not losing sight of ball, maintaining reference line of progression, and periphe
3 distance to adversary, closer means less angle single line, greater risk 2nd act
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TACKLE, ANTICIPATION, INTERCEPTION
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TACKLE, ANTICIPATION 3x2 in square with change TDB03

Set up as in the diagram, 2 defenders try to win the ball from 3 strikers , when this has been
done a certain number of times they change roles, and each time the ball is stolen one of them
changes with his outside team mate.

LEARNING LEVEL OBJECTIVES
Middle Applying to situations of play applied.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS VARIATIONS
5 Vary nº players, dimensions, Change after steal, after set
TRIM-CCTS AVERAGES PROGRESSION
0.63 More adversaries, more space, more touches adversaries, ...
DIMENSIONS SERIES DURATION REST
10x10m. 3 1' 1'
ASPECTS TO BE WORKED ON
1 Mechanics of execution
2 Orientation
3 Intercept-clear
4 Help teammates.
5 Switching play from side to side



 


 

TACKLE, ANTICIPATION, INTERCEPTION
HEADLAND EXERCISE CODE
TACKLE, ANTICIPATI Defend the triangle TDB04

Prevent 2 opponents from ball across the lines of the triangle.

LEARNING LEVEL OBJECTIVES
All Switching play, intercepting, closing passing lanes,…
NUMBER OF PLAYERS VARIATIONS
3 Increase nº attackers , widen spaces , increase sides,…
TRIM-CCTS AVERAGES PROGRESSION
0.48 Increase nº attackers , widen spaces , Increase sides,…
DIMENSIONS SERIES DURATION REST
8x8m. 2 4' 1' / series
ASPECTS TO BE WORKED ON
1 Lateral movements
2 Block passing lanes
3 withstand
4 Anticipate movements of escape from marking
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TACKLE, ANTICIPATION, INTERCEPTION
HEADLAND EXERCISE CODE
TACKLE, ANTICIPATI Interception in threes TDB05

In threes ,player 1 passes to player 2.player 3 (defender), must intercept the ball and return it to
player 1. Change after a set time. Passes can be on the ground, medium-height, to the head…

LEARNING LEVEL OBJECTIVES
All Anticipation, judging moments, controlling anticipation
NUMBER OF PLAYERS VARIATIONS
All Different trajectories, Different anticipations, active op
TRIM-CCTS AVERAGES PROGRESSION
0.36 Increase opposition , complicate trajectories...
DIMENSIONS SERIES DURATION REST
20x30 2-4 3'-7' 1' / series
ASPECTS TO BE WORKED ON
1 Choosing moment of anticipation in action
2 Observation of patterns of mechanisms of execution of defensive action to direc
3 Analysis of spatial and temporal orientation for optimum development of action
4 Quest for real sensation of play , focus on reason for actions, and application
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TACKLE, ANTICIPATION, INTERCEPTION
HEADLAND EXERCISE CODE
TACKLE, ANTICIPATI Intercepting passing lane TDB06

The pitch is divided into 3 zones. The defending team is positioned in the central zone, which
must stop passes from one side of the pitch to the other .Only one player from the defending
team can enter the territory of the teams which, after possession until finding the passing lane,
must send the ball to the other half to score.

LEARNING LEVEL OBJECTIVES
All Interception, tackle
NUMBER OF PLAYERS VARIATIONS
All Introduce obligatory touches, players who enter the oppositi
TRIM-CCTS AVERAGES PROGRESSION
0.52 Maximum passing time, touches , obligatory low...
DIMENSIONS SERIES DURATION REST
40x20 3-6 2-4' 1' / series
ASPECTS TO BE WORKED ON
1 Mechanisms of interception after correctly switching play
2 Tackle an attacker in zone of influence of marking.
3 Correct orientation to try to maintain possession after steal.
4 Quest for real sensation of play , focus on reason for actions, and application
5 Analysis of the opponent's situation , the ball and our teammates for decision



 



 

TACKLE, ANTICIPATION, INTERCEPTION
HEADLAND EXERCISE CODE
TACKLE, ANTICIPATI 5x4 in 4 zones. TDB07

Set up as in the diagram 4 defensive players position themselves on the lines shown in the
diagram, and here they try to attempt passes between opposition players. When they are
overrun they (the player who is overrun) can tackle the opponent in the middle zone. The number
of steals in a set time are counted. Focus on playing side to side, passing lanes, direction,…

LEARNING LEVEL OBJECTIVES
All Applying to situations of play applied
NUMBER OF PLAYERS VARIATIONS
9 Vary number of players, dimensions, change after steal, 7x5
TRIM-CCTS AVERAGES PROGRESSION
0.32 More adversaries, more space, more touches adversaries, ...
DIMENSIONS SERIES DURATION REST
30x20m. 6-8 2'/series 30'' / series
ASPECTS TO BE WORKED ON
1 Mechanics of execution
2 withstand, orientation.
3 Intercept-clear
4 Close passing lane ...
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TACKLE, ANTICIPATION, INTERCEPTION
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TACKLE, ANTICIPATI Match with 8 small goals TDB08

5x5 or 6x6 with 8 small goals without goalkeepers. The idea is for few players to defend many
goals , emphasis on changes of direction , balance, organisation,… Attack and defence swap
roles when ball is stolen or lost.

LEARNING LEVEL OBJECTIVES
All Applying to situations of play applied
NUMBER OF PLAYERS VARIATIONS
10-12 Vary nº de players, dimensions, nº of goals ...
TRIM-CCTS AVERAGES PROGRESSION
0.52 More adversaries, more space, more goals, more touches adve
DIMENSIONS SERIES DURATION REST
35x25m. 2-4 4-5'/series 1' / series
ASPECTS TO BE WORKED ON
1 Mechanics of execution
2 withstand, orientation.
3 Intercept-clear
4 Close playing options, ...
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TACKLE, ANTICIPATION, INTERCEPTION
HEADLAND EXERCISE CODE
TACKLE, ANTICIPATI 2x1 intercept in goal mouth TDB01

Set up as in the diagram, 3 players positioned between 2 strikers try to intercept the passes or
1x1 executed by the opposition. The number of interceptions in a set time are counted.
Emphasis on intercepting the ball , and if this is not possible, diverting or clearing it, scoring
2 in the first case and 1 in the last 2. Focus on the mechanics of execution, at the moment
of tackling,…

LEARNING LEVEL OBJECTIVES
Middle Acquisition of basic concepts of general defensive skills.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS VARIATIONS
3 Vary distance, orientation, way of defending, change after s
TRIM-CCTS AVERAGES PROGRESSION
0.26 Shorter or longer passing distance, more than 2 references…
DIMENSIONS SERIES DURATION REST
15x30m. 4 2' 30''
ASPECTS TO BE WORKED ON
1 Mechanics of execution
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