Parking the Bus: What is it and when to use it
Discover the tactical nuances of parking the bus - a football defensive strategy focused on protecting the goal and limiting attacks.
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5 attributes every fullback must have
Today's fullbacks are a hybrid between defenders and wingers. In this post, we discuss the attributes a fullback should have.
Defensive drill – Backline coordination
The backline of a football team should move as a block when playing zonal defending. This drill will help practice backline coordination.
5 attributes every centre back must have
Centre backs form the spine of the defence in football. In this post, we discuss the attributes a player must have to be a great centre back.
Defending outnumbered drill to survive desperate situations
Defending when your team is outnumbered requires organisation. This drill will help your team to be ready for these situations.
Keeping team shape – Training with a grid
A common issue in amateur football is keeping team shape during games. This drill will assist you in coaching team shape.
Put your defence under pressure with this defensive drill
Your defence needs to be ready for when the opposition outnumbers it. This post discusses a drill that emulates a defence under pressure.
Simple corner kick drill to practice attack and defence
You must master corner kicks to be competitive. This drill combines an attacking corner kick drill and a defending corner kick drill in one.
5 simple individual defending drills to beat attackers
In football, defending is as important as scoring goals. These simple individual defending drills will help your team to develop defensive skills.