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Defensive shifting in 11v11
- 12 min
- 11–22 players
- 9v9
- 11v11
- Organized defending
Basic walkthrough of how the team shifts as a unit from side to side in 11v11. Source: Lobos Rush Desoto.
What the coach should look for
- Shift across as a unit – the ball dictates.
- Far-side players stay compact inwards.
- Keep the distances between the lines.
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