Advanced defensive strategies and positional play

Move: defenders stand tall and reach in towards the ball with one hand, whilst blocking a bounce pass with the other. Move: moving as a defensive unit helps to block the ball carrier's path to goal. Think: physical contact is part of the game, however you are not allowed to deliberately run into another player. Feel: when marking stronger players, or the right hand side where more attacks come, requires increased persistence. Connect: good communication from teammates helps with the decision making process when marking a player.