one way I've learned to defend really well is to use my back and legs, and when I'm a good distance out of the box, fight really hard for the ball by using my shoulder, and again, my legs to try and kick the ball out and away, but making sure they won't turn on me.
always run up hard on the player and try to make the offensive player fumble the ball(don't give them time to think or react). never commit and be able to turn quickly and step into the offensive players lane and get the ball when they try to turn. fake lunges or stabs at the ball can also make the offensive player fumble or commit to a side.
the "offensive players lane" what sport are you talking about
a fake lunge to wrong foot yourself great idea.
fumble? pretend to tackle the player to try and make him drop the ball your not a very good defender are you.
you stand your ground watch the ball and wait til theres an opportunity and poke the ball out or if the player isn't of the skillful nature and your not last man go in hard ball and player
maybe you don't have agility thats why you can't do it. did'nt i say don't commit. you stay on your toes which you said, but you fake a short step, your arms sell the fake.
yea just watch the ball and be patient, and dont stab!! dont dive in. it pisses me off when people do that. just watch the ball and wait till they give it up.
In most cases it's recommended to patiently wait for the opponent to either pass or choose a side.
But...if ur agile enough to erroneously dive in and get back up in enough time to apply pressure again then ...going in for the steal could actually be a good idea.
However, I agree with u, I also tend to favor using team tactics that put more emphasis in containing than in pressuring, mainly because of how easier they are to apply and practice, as far as fatigue goes.
i'm a defender, great dribbling you say? how well can you dribble with a damaged ankle? your fast you say? how fast can you run with a limp? accuracy? whats accurate when you got a defender right in front of you? and Power? i dont care how big you are or how strong i'll take you down with a nice chop to the back of your knees.
i am also a deffender. dont ever watch the upper body thats what a forward wants you to do. insted when hes doing all his little step overs and shit just be patient and wait for him to mess up like leaving the ball to far in front him then rush in.
yea im also a defender, and instead of watching the players upper body and leaning a certian way, cuase ull get beat almost everytime. u just gotta watch the ball and the second u see him even touch the ball you gotta rush in and have total confidence. you cant just rush in half ass or it probably wont work.
i always catch them on the dribble. i see them coming into a one on one and wait till they get close then i tell myself, next dribble rush in. lots of forwards misjudge how much time they have before they get to the defender.
Yeah, I see sooo many players rush in and the attacker dribbles right by (left behind). I teach sprint to 5 yrds then close down to 2 yrds. Stay in their face and put pressure to delay until you get cover. Make a front toe poke to tackle (if you miss you can try again or even fake it to make them commit) when the attackers foot is off the ball (timing just as you pointed out).
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245chochi 8 months ago
one way I've learned to defend really well is to use my back and legs, and when I'm a good distance out of the box, fight really hard for the ball by using my shoulder, and again, my legs to try and kick the ball out and away, but making sure they won't turn on me.
bluedragon636 2 years ago
LOOL American playing football and calling it soccer, ha ha.
pugsley141 2 years ago
dont forget to keep ur distance and keep ur legs close together and a low stance.
go for the tackle when they least suspect it or when they take theyr eyes off u
krunkaintdead69 3 years ago
It's really important to close in quickly and not let them turn on you...
Okrutni 3 years ago 2
always run up hard on the player and try to make the offensive player fumble the ball(don't give them time to think or react). never commit and be able to turn quickly and step into the offensive players lane and get the ball when they try to turn. fake lunges or stabs at the ball can also make the offensive player fumble or commit to a side.
johnv785 3 years ago
the "offensive players lane" what sport are you talking about
a fake lunge to wrong foot yourself great idea.
fumble? pretend to tackle the player to try and make him drop the ball your not a very good defender are you.
you stand your ground watch the ball and wait til theres an opportunity and poke the ball out or if the player isn't of the skillful nature and your not last man go in hard ball and player
Leprechaunsquad 3 years ago
Dude you're an asshole haha
And you don't stand your ground dumbass... there's no "standing" at all in defense
Always on your toes, retard, always on your toes
crespogod09 3 years ago
stand your ground means you don't dive in
not staying rigid and upright waiting to be walked past
bit of i retard yourself id say
Leprechaunsquad 3 years ago
Everything you just tried to explain goes without saying you stupid asshole
Go learn how to play soccer you stupid fuck face
crespogod09 3 years ago
maybe you don't have agility thats why you can't do it. did'nt i say don't commit. you stay on your toes which you said, but you fake a short step, your arms sell the fake.
johnv785 3 years ago
Im also a defender but when I move up to defend I have this habit of stabing when he makes a mistake and i end up missing. gay.
udead316 3 years ago
yea just watch the ball and be patient, and dont stab!! dont dive in. it pisses me off when people do that. just watch the ball and wait till they give it up.
gunsnrosesguy19 3 years ago
Word!
panamond 3 years ago
@gunsroses idiot
JonnyRakeRemix 1 year ago
true
soccer11d 3 years ago
In most cases it's recommended to patiently wait for the opponent to either pass or choose a side.
But...if ur agile enough to erroneously dive in and get back up in enough time to apply pressure again then ...going in for the steal could actually be a good idea.
However, I agree with u, I also tend to favor using team tactics that put more emphasis in containing than in pressuring, mainly because of how easier they are to apply and practice, as far as fatigue goes.
mmike01 3 years ago
@gunsnrosesguy19
true dat. it's human nature to dive in though, you do it wihtout even thinking... it takes training and practice haha
Defense isn't easy. I love it when you switch and cover with another defender... that powerful feeling of teamwork..
aiG0oChamNa 11 months ago
the most important thing to do is apply pressure and patience, and keep ur eye on the ball, not the striker's foot
Bidav 4 years ago
im also defender, in Barcelona talent team...
FCBanton 4 years ago
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im a foward n i'll skip you all.i have a great finition,great dribbling plus im the fastest,great accuracy,great power so watch out u defenders.
freshfresh64 4 years ago
i'm a defender, great dribbling you say? how well can you dribble with a damaged ankle? your fast you say? how fast can you run with a limp? accuracy? whats accurate when you got a defender right in front of you? and Power? i dont care how big you are or how strong i'll take you down with a nice chop to the back of your knees.
1934388206 4 years ago 6
loool some rabid guy but thats true - say that to your opponents before a game and thats will psych them out
JBC02 3 years ago
Doubt it.
bienmexicano 4 years ago
why don't you go and play for real madrid then !!
caiser09 4 years ago
i am also a deffender. dont ever watch the upper body thats what a forward wants you to do. insted when hes doing all his little step overs and shit just be patient and wait for him to mess up like leaving the ball to far in front him then rush in.
tinnzeppelin 4 years ago 2
yea im also a defender, and instead of watching the players upper body and leaning a certian way, cuase ull get beat almost everytime. u just gotta watch the ball and the second u see him even touch the ball you gotta rush in and have total confidence. you cant just rush in half ass or it probably wont work.
t0by32 4 years ago
or u can drive him in to the side and close in
esembodopeboy70270 4 years ago
i always catch them on the dribble. i see them coming into a one on one and wait till they get close then i tell myself, next dribble rush in. lots of forwards misjudge how much time they have before they get to the defender.
electriCITYxlove 4 years ago 4
I think that's also good advice for a keeper in a 1 v. 1 situation.
panamond 4 years ago
i play as a defender.. n ya th main thing is to be patient but u have to be clever when to takle th ball or else ur left behind..!! =P
AnasAlex10 4 years ago
Yeah, I see sooo many players rush in and the attacker dribbles right by (left behind). I teach sprint to 5 yrds then close down to 2 yrds. Stay in their face and put pressure to delay until you get cover. Make a front toe poke to tackle (if you miss you can try again or even fake it to make them commit) when the attackers foot is off the ball (timing just as you pointed out).
panamond 4 years ago
bullshit about that american comment man. everyone knows this, atleast if you play soccer that is.
187StreeT 4 years ago 4
if u play Defence and don't know this rule than ur worse in soccer than my 6 yr old sister
sanyaiv 4 years ago
good advice but u r tought that when u r 5 need to tell brazil that.
KayshVille 4 years ago
nice advice .. but I play as a defender and I already knew it .. americans need to know it
mario12br 4 years ago