MSC 20 Youth Defending Exercises is a practical resource designed to help coaches bring defensive principles to life on the training pitch. Featuring 20 high-tempo, game-realistic activities, this guide explores the key components of pressing and defending within a team structure.
 
Each exercise is built around core defensive principles — from 1v1 duels and body positioning to the timing and communication required for effective pressing and collective defending. Coaches will find clear progressions that move from individual techniques to second-defender roles and small-unit coordination, helping players understand not only how to defend, but how to defend together.
 
Every activity can be easily adapted to different ages, systems, and coaching styles, offering new pictures and challenges that reflect the demands of the modern game. With dedicated space for notes and reflections, this resource encourages coaches to adjust, experiment, and make each exercise their own.