Drills › Defending

Recovery runs

6–12 players
U8–U16
Medium
Defending
Fitness

Recovery runs: the set-up from above

How it works

Attacker starts ahead with the ball; defender recovers goal-side and blocks the shot. Short sprints with rest.

Make it easier

Defender starts closer

Make it harder

Defender starts further back

Less planning. More coaching.

CoachPoint plans your sessions with drills like this one for your team's age, keeps time on the pitch and sorts the subs on match day. See the app