Defending as a unit

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  • Individual challenges given to each group

Pressers


Try to Delay the player on the ball from attacking forward, this will allow the other players to get into positions
Try to Show the player away from goal, think about your body shape when doing this and where you need to stand
Try to make the right decision when winning the ball back, will you intercept, block tackle or slide tackle? Remember do not jump into a tackle when the ball isn't yours to win

Covering players

Recover into a covering position as quickly as possible
Try to show good body shape and positioning to provide good cover
Try to be aware of the player attacking with a dribble and also prevent him passing forward to the attacker [look behind you for the striker!]

Balance players

Try to find a good position that will give good balance in terms of where the ball/goal and other defenders are
Try to give balance on the side of the goal and the ball
Be the best communicator in the group

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