Liverpool Defending Drill.

This is an exercise designed to improve the technical understanding of individual defending. Players alternate attacking and defending down the grids then jog back to the beginning to repeat. Knowing “When“ and “When“ not to tackle is a very important quality for smart defending. Good defenders will pick the right time to win the ball, knowing that the pressure is on the attacker to beat his man. Experienced defenders will look to slow down the attacker and eliminate the momentum the attacker may have. This allows time for teammates to recover back goal side of the ball. Tips to Consider: Approach the attacker cautiously if he has good possession of the ball. Slow down your approach speed on your last few steps. Don’t stop too close to the defender. This is when you are at your most vulnerable, because the exact moment you plant your feet to transfer your weight, good forwards will play the ball past you. You can compensate by stopping approximately 2 yards away from the attacker, then slowly edge in