Week 16: React, Recover and Protect Key Spaces

Module: Master The Game: 12-18 Years Old Classroom: Use The 360TFT Game Model Phase: Transition To Defend

Session Focus

React, Recover and Protect Key Spaces

This session develops players’ defensive reactions in transition, focusing on immediate response to losing possession, recovery runs, and protecting critical spaces around goal.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Immediate reaction when possession is lost
• Recovery run priorities and angles
• Protecting central and goal-side spaces
• Communication during defensive transitions
• Mental resilience in difficult moments

Coaching Points

• Speed of reaction to loss of possession
• Decision: press immediately or recover?
• Recovery angles to protect key spaces
• Reorganising defensive shape quickly
• Intensity and attitude in defensive work

This content is part of the 360TFT Football Coaching Academy - Use The 360TFT Game Model

Note: Full session diagrams and detailed coaching points are available in the Football Coaching Academy classroom.