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Defend better: three drills
- 12 min
- 2–12 players
- 7v7
- 9v9
- 11v11
- Organized defending
Three defending drills from IMG Academy for players who want to become better defenders: reading the game, positioning and winning duels. Works for both defenders and midfielders. See the video for the set-up. Source: IMG Academy (YouTube).
What the coach should look for
- Lower your centre of gravity and stay on your toes.
- Watch the ball and your opponent, not just the ball.
- Force the attacker sideways, away from goal.
- Only tackle when you have cover behind you or are sure of the ball.
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