W1 and W2 must be forced to go far from the goal area. Try to put them into a position which is unfavourable to score a goal.
defending in a personal duel
- arms are slightly bent
- arms in front of you
- prevent attackers to come into between your arms
- move sidewards along with your attacker and stay between goal and attacker
- put counter pression onto the attacker's movements
- feet movements are most important together with slightly stretched arms
- never jump, keep close contact with the floor
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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