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5 attributes every fullback must have

5 attributes every fullback must have

The role of the fullback has changed considerably over the years. Fullbacks shifted from a purely defensive position to contributors in attack in [...]

Defensive drill – Backline coordination

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

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

Defending outnumbered drill

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

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

Put your defence under pressure with this defensive drill

Often in a game, the defence is outnumbered by the opposition. Your defenders need to be ready for these scenarios. This post discusses a drill that [...]

Simple corner kick drill to practice attack and defence

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

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.

Defending corner kicks. Stop conceding easy goals!

Defending corner kicks. Stop conceding easy goals!

For some teams defending corner kicks is a thriller. It is not that difficult, follow the tips in this post to stop conceding goals in corner kicks.