Individual challenges given to each group Pressers Try to Delay the player on the ball from attacking forward, this will allow the other players to get into positionsTry to Show the player away from goal, think about your body shape when doing this and where you need to standTry to make the right decision when winning the ball back, will you intercept, block tackle or slide tackle? Remember do not jump into a tackle when the ball isn`t yours to win Covering players Recover into a covering position as quickly as possibleTry to show good body shape and positioning to provide good coverTry to be aware of the player attacking with a dribble and also prevent him passing forward to the attacker [look behind you for the striker!] Balance players Try to find a good position that will give good balance in terms of where the ball/goal and other defenders areTry to give balance on the side of the goal and the ballBe the best communicator in the group
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