Improve your side's defensive skills with this session, applying pressure on the opposition and contesting possession. Make sure that your players communicating full in defence and work as a team, anticipating the opposition's play, ready to shut down the attack!
With the use of excellent video drills, get to work on your player's reactions and key defensive skills, encouraging them to scan the attack and then put pressure on the ball carrier. Communication is vital between your defenders and use these drills to get your team prepared for a match situation, improving their defensive skills and anticipation, particularly when your team is outnumbered by the attack.
Read the attack and contest possession in defense!
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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