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Full backs defending in phase of play

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Objective: To defend as a full back in a 1 v 1 situation

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This practice uses only 4 players (2 full backs 1 winger 1 GK).
Use half a pitch down either side.
Serving full back serves the ball from the half way line into the winger.
Defensive full back starts 10 yards outside the 18 yard box.
Serving full back passes ball into wide player, and as ball travels defending full back pressurises the ball.

Close down wide player quickly cutting off the line preventing wide player getting passed into coned area.
Slow down within 2-3 yards to prevent wide player getting past, but close enough to prevent building up speed.
Jockey and lead with nearest foot if ball can be won.

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