Week 1-3
Play Forward From The Back
Defender Receiving & Build-Up Sprint
The Match Moment
In matches, they receive and automatically pass sideways or up the line - so opposition teams know exactly where the ball is going and press accordingly.
What This Sprint Builds
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Receiving angles by pitch zone
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Body shape to allow maximum visibility
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Threatening forwards to manipulate the opposition press
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Connecting centrally when appropriate instead of defaulting wide
The Outcome
Become the defender who can play forward under pressure - not the one who teams can easily press.
Week 4-6
See It. Play It.
Defender Long Distribution Sprint
The Match Moment
In matches, they don’t even look for the long option — because they’ve never fully trusted themselves to execute it.
Everything goes sideways or short. Pressure builds quickly.
What This Sprint Builds
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Clean long hitting technique
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Mobile push into midfield
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Receiving to inform next action
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Releasing before contact
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Choosing when to go long vs secure
Built on the same long-distribution framework used at international U18 level — adapted for 3rd–5th Year defenders.
The Outcome
Become the defender who can get the team out of pressure and turn it into attack.
Structure
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Saturdays 7th March - 18th April (Easter weekend off)
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6:30–7:30pm
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The Teresian School
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8 players maximum