| When playing as soccer defender your main task is | | | | with it (shooting, passing to a near standing |
| to stop your opponents from getting into the 18 | | | | teammate, dribbling etc). |
| yard box. How you stop them doesn’t actually | | | | As a defender you will also need to play aggressively |
| matter. However, you should avoid playing to tough | | | | and act fast. However, you need to analyze every |
| as you may get punished by the referee with yellow | | | | situation closely and try to figure out the best |
| and red cards. You should not either keep your eyes | | | | solution for it. Practiced defenders will have easier to |
| on the ball mainly, your focus should be primarily on | | | | win a situation if they have faced it many times |
| your opponent. | | | | before than someone that is new to soccer. |
| The biggest mistake you can do as defender is to | | | | As a defender you will not only be responsible for |
| only keep your eyes on the ball. Have you ever | | | | clearing the ball and stopping your opponent from |
| noticed how professional player are reacting when | | | | getting into the 18 yard box. You will also need to |
| they face an opponent 1 vs 1? They are not looking | | | | start offensive attacks, find your forwards with long |
| at the ball primarily, instead they try to figure out | | | | pass, and try to score during the corner kicks. |
| what their opponent will do and the best method for | | | | You will also need to have good physical abilities. |
| stopping him. | | | | Playing soccer will require big physical efforts from |
| Keep in mind also that your task is to stop the | | | | you. It is therefore important to live like a soccer |
| defender from getting around you and not stopping | | | | defender. Living like a soccer defender includes eating |
| the ball. The ball will always be faster than you but | | | | right, sleeping well, resting properly and so on. |
| your opponent will not. Of course you are not | | | | As a soccer defender you should always try to |
| supposed to use some unfair methods for stopping | | | | perform your best whether it is a practice or Cup |
| your opponents but giving him a little push to get him | | | | Final. This will help you maintain your focus and |
| lose his balance is allowed. | | | | develop your skills. You should never get satisfied |
| Marking your opponents tightly is also crucial while | | | | just because you have played well. Try to analyze |
| playing as defender. The best way for doing that is | | | | your game and find out what mistakes you have |
| to stand near him and make him realize that you are | | | | done. Note them down and try to correct them in |
| just behind. By doing this he will get much more | | | | your next game. |
| difficult to receive the ball and do something useful | | | | |