| Error |
Correction |
Drill/Test Reference |
| Defender gets beat because of giving opposing player too much space. |
Encourage defender to stay close to opposing players and to run with them. |
Have defenders concentrate on the player they are defending and not other parts of the field. |
| Defender chases player and cannot catch opponent. |
Always stay between your goal and player. |
Teach positional sense. |
| Opposition player runs past player because of missed tackle. |
Time tackle so that you are sure of winning ball. |
- Teach players to properly time tackles.
- Do not commit too early.
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