Defending

01 Protect the Centre8 min read · academy.level_beginner 02 Contain Distance8 min read · academy.level_beginner 03 Match-Up and Body Shape8 min read · academy.level_beginner 04 Player Switching8 min read · academy.level_beginner 05 Do Not Drag the Centre-Back Out8 min read · academy.level_beginner 06 When to Step Out with a Centre-Back8 min read · academy.level_beginner 07 Defend the Winger11 min read · academy.level_intermediate 08 Defend the Cutback11 min read · academy.level_intermediate 09 Defend the Space in Behind11 min read · academy.level_intermediate 10 Pressure on the Ball Carrier11 min read · academy.level_intermediate 11 Cover the Teammate Who Steps Out11 min read · academy.level_intermediate 12 Double-Team and the Space You Give Up11 min read · academy.level_intermediate 13 Marking the Striker11 min read · academy.level_intermediate 14 High Line14 min read · Advanced 15 Mid Block14 min read · Advanced 16 Low Block14 min read · Advanced 17 Second Ball14 min read · Advanced 18 First Pass After Regaining Possession14 min read · Advanced