Defending and the concept of marking

Move: marking successfully requires us to follow the movements of the attacker and stay close without making contact. Move: staying close to an attacker and reacting to their movements increases a defender’s chances of forcing an error. Think: concentrating on the movements of the attacker and staying close helps us mark effectively and force an error. Feel: continuing to follow the attacker as we mark them leads to success and shows the self motivation to succeed. Connect: respecting the player we are marking and not making contact demonstrates a commitment to playing by the rules.