Soccer Drills: Defending as a Back Four by Tony Carr Soccer Coaching Weekly September 4, 2018 | 0 minutes, 28 seconds read This session is designed to improve the individual players within your defense and the defense as a unit. The practices cover key aspects such as pressuring techniques, cover and support positions and the shape of the defense in relation to the ball. WHAT THIS SESSION IS ABOUT The shape of the defense. Who is going to pressure the ball? What positions do the other defenders take up? WHAT TO THINK ABOUT This session develops the shape and positioning of your defenders. The practice can also be used for a midfield four or defensive/midfield three. Read the rest at Soccer Coach Weekly sports in this article Soccer tags in this article Coach Training & Drills