-Defender has to try defend the ball on to the sides of the pitch make the ball go out into the sideline
-defeneder has to be wise like if the attacker is right footed push him to the left side and vice-versa
-body positioning
-fast reaction
-emphasize good shadowing
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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