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5 exercises found
Channel the Attacker
Channel the Attacker teaches young defenders how to stop attacks by showing play one way and delaying the dribble. Players learn closing down under control, staying goal side, and showing one direction instead of diving in and hoping for a tackle.
Force Wide 1v1
Force Wide 1v1 teaches young defenders how to stop attacks by shaping the body and sending attacks away from goal. Players learn closing down under control, staying goal side, and showing one direction instead of diving in and hoping for a tackle.
Gate Guardian Duel
Gate Guardian Duel is a 1v1 soccer drill for kids that teaches the defender how to protect space instead of diving in. Attackers try to dribble through a small gate while defenders close down, stay low, and force play away from the easiest path.
Mirror Monster Press
Mirror Monster Press teaches young defenders how to stop attacks by matching the attacker's movement and staying low. Players learn closing down under control, staying goal side, and showing one direction instead of diving in and hoping for a tackle.
Puppy Tag Shield
Puppy Tag Shield teaches young defenders how to stop attacks by staying between the puppy and the biscuit gate. Players learn closing down under control, staying goal side, and showing one direction instead of diving in and hoping for a tackle.
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