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Our soccer defending drills focuses on teaching players how to successfully defend 1v1 and as a team to prevent the aim of goals scored on them.
It is not the most exciting part of the game but it is something you need to work on if want to win more games
These drills allow the players to get a lot repetition in game like scenarios which is most similar to that of a real soccer game.
Teams can have unique tactics and formations when defending however these common traits are usually why teams are very good at defending and let up so few goals:
These soccer defending drills will help create a fantastic learning environment for your players.
They provide lots of repetition with game like scenarios where they can get success but also opportunities to make mistakes
However as a coach you need to allow them to make mistakes.
Instead of telling them what they done wrong, ask questions to help guide them to the right answer.
Allow players to feel comfortable making mistakes and give them the tools to correct themselves.
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