How to become a better defender in soccer | How to defend in football | How to be a good defender

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

Everyone needs to know how to defend! Whether you are a defender, midfielder, or attacker. You will eventually find yourself in a situation where these principles will help. If you are a defender, realize that you are so important to the game! Attackers may win games. But defenders win championships. If you have any questions, please comment below. Thank you for watching: How to become a better defender in soccer | How to defend in football | How to be a good defender Dylan Tooby Progressive Soccer www.progressivesoccertraining.com

[@supranpoudel5867]

I play defense and tryouts for my team are tomorrow. The jv and varsity teams both already have solid defenders and I'm completing with a lot of people for the spots left. Thanks so much for the extra help.

[@bigsolo7498]

Supran Poudel good luck man . That will be me next year . Tell me what happens. :)

[@johnle9004]

Me too man i will try out on tomorrow good luck

[@johnle9004]

Supran pounded I have a question if you suck in the try out so you can't play even a bench warmer

[@bigsolo7498]

John Le you got to make the team first

[@wazza1082]

Waiting for this cuz he did all the over positions and I'm a defender so it's good to see that u did this

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

Happy to help! Thank you for watching.

[@elyse3682]

Thank you for your defender videos! I've been playing for a while now and I am hoping to make varsity when the season starts this year. I was on JV this last season (9th grade) and all the seniors on varsity said I would make it next year (in 10th grade) I need to work on being more aggressive and having confidence during a game (which isn't a problem for me in practice)

[@trebor1048]

It's fun being a center back when you haven't played against a striker who was faster than you:)

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

Yes that would be nice :) Here are some center back tutorials: kzbin.infosearch?query=center+back

[@adolfvictor1500]

Trebor 10 a centre back doesn't necessarily need to be fast ....its the left and right back I feel need the speed

[@kevinkerr333]

Luv the video. The essential thing in defending is to always be goal side of the player you're marking. Give yourself enough spacing between yourself & that player whilst being aware of your fellow defenders as to how close they are to you as well.

[@portauthority888]

You are about the only channel that is so dedicated to defending. Thank you

[@canwang1330]

How much space should you give as a fullback when the other team's wingman is having the ball? Some suggests get on top as soon as possible. Some says try to trap him. Some says leave some space in between so that you don't get beaten.

[@zacharymontizor8871]

Best video on basic defending skills I have seen on the net yet!

[@bigsolo7498]

Can you make a video for fullbacks/wingbacks

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

Here are some full back tutorials: kzbin.infosearch?query=fullback

[@jakobrajsp2184]

Good video. I'm a defender and this really helped me. Thanks. Keep up the good work.

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

My pleasure. Thank you for following me.

[@jakobrajsp2184]

How do i boost my confidence. On training i am very confident but in games i'm sometimes scared. What do i do?

[@romannavarro1178]

Jakoblari Night train a lot in home that what I did

[@jakobrajsp2184]

Racer sF Thanks

[@kelvinadigun254]

Jakoblari Night I'm 15 now and lack a lot of confidence and my overall level of play has decreased I never had this issue when I was younger tho

[@romannavarro1178]

Jakoblari Night I practice 3 or 2 time a day I am 16 and I used to get scared and now it stop a little bit so yea do that it willmake u more confidence and a lot better I got a lot better

[@bigsolo7498]

Think positive before games . Before I was scared of the ball then every time before a game I think positive of the thing I will do in the game , it boosted my confidence . Think positive before you games

[@mohithcharan5752]

First, you make great videos on defending..your videos helped me learning how to defend the right way..now the best attacker in our team says iam the best defender.I couldn't have asked for better explanation.second,I am a 15 year old and we have a 11-a-side match coming up..we have a player who is an awesome goalkeeper and great defender too..we do not have a great defense..he could boost my confidence is he could play as a defender..we have another goalkeeper tho but he is not as good as him.what do u think he should do? Defend or be a goal keeper? please help me on this as soon as possible..thanks a lot Dylan!

[@jbplayz4199]

Thanks I'll definitely share these with my friend and fellow defenders

[@civirus0796]

Great video, basics are key

[@brandonmayorga1295]

These videos are very helpful ! Can you provide some tactics on defending when the fowards and mids are extremely fast/skillful/smart with plays and timing.The offside trap rarely works with these players as they like to play in front of the defensive line and use their speed and through balls on the ground or air to beat the defense. They like to touch the ball alot to seperate the defensive line from the mid line to create spce for their fowards or mids to shoot into the goal.

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

If you watch the last portion of this video again I touch on that topic. If they are too fast and you know that, you have to give more space to deny the space in behind. Keep them in front of you. Watch it 1 more time to see if it helps.

[@mherrera1162]

Hey this question is pretty desperate but do you have any good advice for a beginner defender ? I kinda understand what it is to be a defender but I need more help ! Soccer season starts soon

[@reykhault4072]

Thanks man! Outstanding content, really love the work you do.

[@dititidra1886]

hello ,how are you ,can you tell some video for deffender ,some exercise individual or something else just for deffence

[@dylanwolven7218]

Thanks for this information i lose Often and i want to be better in this👍🏻

[@mosesebuka7590]

You really enlightened me. Thank you

[@epicnoovb5050]

Wow. Such a good video!

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

Thank you very much appreciate you. Where you from?

[@jiseni6150]

Wow, im waiting soo much for this videom Please make more videos for defenders😊😊. Great video

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

Thank you for watching. Here are some: kzbin.infosearch?query=defend

[@kiwijuice516]

thanks for the video!

[@pek107]

Thanks so much man❤

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching. Hope it helps.

[@noahd5545]

My travel soccer coach sent us a link to this video to watch before our game the other day

[@huzzzer6083]

This really helped me out! Thanks!

[@arsenal0095]

Good points but not detailed! As a defender sometimes you can't push an attacker back instead you have to push them wide or inside our teammate. You also need to make the attacker away from the goal and never let him get to the centre because the goalkeeper would have a larger angle to take care of(The role of the defender is to facilitate the game for the gk this is done by blocking, dispossessing the opponents, pushing opposing attackers away from the centre as to make the angle lower and harder if the attacker will consider shooting, ect...). Another thing is to divide the pitch and imagine a straight line from the centre of the goal to the other opposite centre goal, and while attacking you try to dribble into the centre line but usually the defender will cover it so the probability is that you are more likely to succeed getting past the defender if you dribble towards the centre and then depending on the situation you cut inside or outside. Dribble at a 45° angle when 1vs1 because either the defender will cover the centre, side or keeps falling back. Please reply if you don't understand and I'll try to help explain thanks.

[@brennanjordan30]

great vid keep up the quality

[@Ramoswav16]

Can you make a video on defense training

[@beatrixvonwatzdorf5914]

Thank you from my son. He thinks he will become a better defender from watching your video. He says he could use a little help! :-)

[@zacharymontizor8871]

TY for this!

[@gabrielhampel7514]

Great vid thanks 🙏🏽

[@syhdnshz]

Good tips bro

[@qasimshah9005]

Great tricks

[@gabbychavez4744]

When do you know when to have an offside trap or be on goal side of your opponent?

[@mcsnickerman7262]

I would say usually on a counter attack. Because when your team loses the ball up the field the other can easily play a ball over the top to an offside player. That's why it's good to be in a line there. When you're in your own box it's not really a good idea because a striker can easily shoot from outside the 18 and you need to force them into mistakes in that area so I think be goal side

[@mcsnickerman7262]

Gabby Chavez If you watch how elite teams pass their way into the 18 yard box and quickly in the 6 yard, you'll get an understanding of just how close to goal teams can get. There's no point of an offside trap there because the opposing team will probably be trying to shoot at goal from close distance

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

You have to be aware of where the last defender is. It's your responsibility to stay onside. So whether they play high or low that determines how far you can move up the field. Constnatly be looking over your shoulder and in front to see where this line is.

[@jackatles2121]

your right

[@wesleymalutama3651]

You should make a video about "How to defend backside crosses".

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

Thank you for the great idea!

[@khrystyanwalters]

Very helpful

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

Happy to hear that. Thank you for watching.

[@romannavarro1178]

I overtrain what do I do to make it better

[@nikolastoilovski2306]

Nice video!

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

Thank you!

[@alunlivemusic]

I have friends playing soccer who strongly discourage the use of these methods, claiming that these are just "theoretical knowledge" with no help since being on the field is a completely different matter. While I do disagree with my friends, I do wish to know if there is any specific on-field training or drills to help teach these methods to players, and help them understand its importance.

[@afca1609]

Thanks!

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@emir2591]

Thabks

[@Zyood_3737]

keep it up

[@malifraz8945]

Ima defender and What do I do if a midfielder has the ball andid dribbling up field and he is able to pass my midfield and the back line is the only defense left. If i go to mark him he's just gonna play an easy through ball to the other striker I was on

[@rujayblackwood1505]

Cut out the pass,read the game and intercept it. this is where timing and decision making comes in

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

Depends if you have help from your other defenders. If you have help you have to step into him and try to make a tackle or stay with him. Otherwise he can take space, pick a pass, or get a shot off. If you have no help you have to drop off and try to cut off his passing angles while you close him down at the same time.

[@zaidb5561]

Could you do a video about drills you could do at home to help with defending

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

This is a difficult one. If you read this article I talk about it : www.progressivesoccertraining.com/soccer-training-5/

[@Reckless01]

Thanks

[@valdimarz]

simple things that a defender should know tbh.

[@hoynayttaja9366]

cau u do examples for 8v8 not 7v7

[@ronyniv22]

His hand plays way better than me :D :D

[@rexrender4095]

Everyone on my team just wants to be on the attacking side so they leave me behind, i try my best to tackle but there are just way too many of them for me to handle and when the other team score all my team mates show their frustration on me. This is how it goes: No GK ME Everybody else Yea there is no goalkeeper and no defender other than me.

[@sagar11222]

What to do if other defenders suddenly turn striker and you are all alone in defence???

[@vincentthemonkey8728]

sagar khadka then gg

[@sagar11222]

Vincent Nguyen haha

[@hayeamali1940]

Well you ask your cousins

[@hayeamali1940]

Or friends that like defense and help u a lot

[@aarohgokhale8832]

Called it

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

Respect.

[@hanheeyang9837]

Love the video but please not this annoying background music. Just my opinion.

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

Thank you for your opinion!

[@jorden390]

when is the right time to jockey and the right time to tackle

[@tobyhigson9059]

Jorden Wangdi always tackle

[@bigsolo7498]

When they make a bad touch and or when you know you can't get the ball from stand tackling you got to slide tackle

[@huzzzer6083]

When they make a bad touch. Don't commit so fast. Just keep jockying infront of him until he makes a mistake

[@flaurix]

Jorden Wangdi really

[@jorden390]

thats one on one but what do we do when its much more than that?

[@monkpunks]

Dig it

[@SportsFan-gr8zx]

So basically, don't come out of your line unless your 'man' gets the ball?

[@clubhouse1388]

"Talk is easy" I always say that.

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

It's easy to say you are going to do something. Now go and do it.

[@calebtaylor4153]

notification squad where you at?

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

Respect.

[@bonimendez5663]

Wtf was that but Still preety good

[@yededebdonkorotube2227]

Never have your defenders on the same line, and your defense wont be broken! Simple.

[@tobyhigson9059]

ዲ ቤት what

[@saidiimfaume7725]

Toby Higson

[@AzizUllah-hu4ep]

ggoodd way

[@tewachuparelburro1341]

A good tip is to tell one of your midfielders to come and help and make the winger get the other teams winger for more protecion

[@thetwirl5842]

Its football

[@ProgressiveSoccer]

Yes it is :)

[@BakedTony]

.

[@alexandruflorea1250]

THANKS

[@kenrock6136]

thanks