DTS Soccer Positional Training

What is taught in this class:

This advanced class separates players into the 3 lines of the game; Defense, Midfield and Attack. Players are grouped by their preferred line and will learn the specific tasks of each line and will get an understanding of the position as part of the entire game.

The specific line training includes:

Defending

• Defensive shape and putting pressure on the ball
• Defending when outnumbered
• Defending in a back 3
• Playing out from the full backs
• Zonal defending
• Defense to offense transition

Midfield

• Creative plays and the role of the midfielders
• Creative forward passing
• Penetrating runs from the midfield
• Play in pockets
• How to support attackers

Attack

• Movement and runs to get open in attacking plays
• Striking and finishing techniques under pressure
• Creativity near the goal

To challenge all players in their specific tasks, each session will include exercises in which different lines will play against each other in exercises and scrimmages.

In addition, the class has homework tasks to test players’ knowledge and understanding of their positions over the course of the program.

Who should take this class:

Advanced players who are motivated to bring their game to the highest leven and are ready to specialize in their positions. This training class offers intense exercises and game play at high level game pressure.

Age Groups: 10-14 Years

*To register for this class players must be currently on a Flight 1, 2, a Select, or Premier Team OR by permission of  DTS Staff.