
Tackle Boxes Channelling Drill Channelling on Goal
Tackle Boxes 1 vs 1 Focusing on tackling techniques Defence working back on the defensive line Focusing on defensive principles in movement Channelling Drill: Focusing on channelling technique Angles of pressure How to force attackers wide Body positioning in channelling Channelling on Goal: 2 vs 1 Focusing on being able to channel a defender onto another defenders strong stick side Strong flat tackles Positioning in relation to the attacker Closing angles to ensure a tight defensive unit
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