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Defending


Composure
Composure in football is a quality that every player, regardless of position, should aim to develop. Put simply, it is the ability to...

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Oct 82 min read


Tracking Back
“Tracking back” refers to when players—typically attackers, midfielders and wing-backs—after their team loses possession, sprint or run...

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Oct 63 min read


Defending Against Quick Forwards (with coaching tips)
One of the toughest challenges in football is defending against quick, agile forwards. Players with explosive pace and sharp acceleration...

dixonbrucefootball
Sep 284 min read


Defending Free Kicks
Defending free kicks effectively in football requires a mix of tactical awareness, precise positioning, good communication, and...

dixonbrucefootball
Jul 222 min read


Marking
In football, marking refers to the defensive technique used by players to restrict or prevent their opponents from receiving the ball,...

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Jul 52 min read
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