Good video. I've coached for a while and my favorite phrase for defense is "Play the man, not the ball". It's similar to your golden rule. Use this to position them towards the outside and not the center of the field. To that point, watch their hips more than the ball. You can let the ball past you but don't let them past you and you'll be between them and their ball. Also, as a defender, get physical. The player with their shoulder in front, closest to the ball, wins so don't be afraid to muscle for position. Also, no "stabbing" or over reaching in with your foot like the defender does at 2:41. Don't over-commit on a ball and allow their body to pass you. It's harder to get past someone than it is to stop them so a defender should have the advantage, but if you're reaching in you reduce your success rate to probably less than 50% and allow people to take uninterrupted shots on goals. Lastly, to the point of knowing a players preferred foot; We all have a dominate foot and we first learn to use the inside of our foot and this builds habits, especially when pressured. These habits stick around through high school soccer and even into college ball. For most players age 3-18, a right footer will try to go left. They may fake or juke a lot before they do it, but as they make their move it will be to their left and your right. Keep your weight balanced to be able to get your right foot out quickly to stop it.
actually, the defender had a perfect opportunity to end it right there at 2:38 while the attacker was balancing on the left foot and doing bs with his right one. All that the defender had to do at that moment was to read the flow, lean on his right foot and propel his left one towards the ball pushing it behind the attacker. Instead he hesitated to take that opportunity and eventually backed off a bit giving the attacker more space to move and make a play. A defender who can dance is superior to an attacker who can dribble. For dancing teaches you way more extreme, sharper moves and balance shifts than any dribble ever will, I would know 'cause I do both football and streetdance, and I'm yet to meet an attacker who can dribble his way thru me. \o/
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Just gotta say, I watched this one time with my wife... Then showed my 9 year old son... Then showed my 11 year old son and tonight!!! I guarded this fancy footed guy. EVERY time he tried to get around me, I just threw my body in the way and took over possession when he finally tried making his move. Thank you Will John! Love you bro!
I may be a average offensive player, but I have alot of pride in my defense. We defenders don't get enough credit for being able to defend those players with crazy ball handling skills. It takes alot of skill too to close angles and contain at the same time.
💯 true man i feel like I’m the most running man all around pitch with my position “CB” and sometimes i play both CB and RB in the same match because somehow my RB doesn’t take defense seriously anymore idw😂😭💔
Your defender vids are amazing. Worked like a charm during my games last summer when I first watched you. Our team had the best defense but eventually lost to the best offense in the league. Overall, it was an amazing experience.
@UNIT: THOT Destroyer bro practice makes perfect when ur ready then ask your coach to put u in, Tip: one thing that overtakes most things is pressure, even if you don’t have that much skills make sure your chasing the ball and pressuring the player don’t get out of your position in the field tho. 👍👌
I watched this a year ago, and this video changed my skills of defending. this video turned me into the best defender in my club, and its all on this video. great video
Amateur games only, no major skills, recreational football only. I’m 36 and haven’t played for 6 years. You helped me, bro. Just smashed another team 9:3 playing 8x8. I played CD. Tips helped me a lot. Liked, commented, subscribed 👍
I've realized that as a defender instead of "shooting" your foot towards the ball and getting megged, just stand the attacker up. Then when he or she goes for a running then you either shield or "shoot" the ball. By doing so, it reduces the attacker's chances of going past you.
This video was very helpful. I've been trying to teach my nephew how to defend and as a forward it's been tough. So thank you, I will be using your points to teach my nephew
Very well put. I honestly love the art of defending and these things are so important. Diving in is for idiots. You always do your best to stay on your feet. So many people forget that you play football with your BRAIN. And this is especially true with defending. It's an entirely cerebral thing.
I'm probably very late to the party, I just discovered Will John and his beautiful defending videos. I play defence for my side and I would like to improve my game enough to transition to CM one day and I played RB last game. Will John's basic teaching is perfect and I will try everything I learned from Mr John in mg play.
most people mistaken that defenders has all to do with physical, tackles, blocks and being the 'cave man'. Infact, imo, defender is more on mentality, which its more important for one to be able to read the game, read the opponent, study the game flow (you are the foundation of your back bone/ core player, you help him control them tempo), dirty/hard jobs ie intimidate your opponent, fouls, trap, handcheck...etc. do remember that your main task is not taking the ball away from opponent, its leaving them nothing to produce even with the ball. Closing down opponent and minimise their options by study their movement/ preferred foot/ direction, and most importantly communication at the back, you cant do these alone, some one got to lead and some one got to follow. And finally, always remained calm and steady, and when the timing is there, you enrage like a beast to cut in/ tackle/ header/ block, then enjoy the moment feeling like scoring a goal
okay so I'm 13 and I just started competitive travel soccer and you really helped me to be a good player, like I always been really good at not being afraid to hurt me or other people I didn't care I really didn't people saw that I was shy and looked very fragile and was thinking she's not aggressive when I am not going to lie I'm pretty short so they thought I wasn't fast but when I'm on a field and I see the ball all I want to do is get it all my attention is focus on there footwork and the ball. So all I want to say is thank you for all these tips!
Hey Homie ! It's been a while I played football and I was very bad at it as a defender I like your all videos and you were the one to make my performance better ! Thanks!
I’m going to try these tips in my soccer game today . Also thanks because all you went over was everything I was having trouble with like the give and go passes .
thanks bro before i used to dive in and they went past me, they scored and we lost but once i watch ur vid i started to improve thank you alot its kinda hard when im last man down andits a 2v1 situation.
I like the way you think and deliver content in your videos. Also I don't know much about talent but you seem to find some niche. Keep it going Tom. Cheers.
@3:09 I agree what you're saying about the best time for defender to step in, however that could be difficult for defender to determine which movement of the attacker is true or faint.
Yes exactly!! So I contain and when the attacker touches inward, I feel that's the moment he's cutting in and going for it and I lunge in, but he immediately cuts it outward and I'm in an awkward position. I play CM but I find defense very hard specially when I'm against an attacker on the wing
@@adityaverma5297 So you are right to contain inward but once he has cut outward you have pretty much won there. When he is on the flank the only real option he has is to cross or cut inside but with limited space. Make sure to block the ball with your inner foot never I repeat NEVER block with a crossed body. Thats a tip not many defenders talk about
The resist the urge to dive in advice made a difference of night and day to me, I was diving in too often making dribbling past me pretty easy. Great video
Containment ! Just shared this same concept with my team last night. Great job explaining the value of buying more time for your team even if it is just one extra second!
First and also will John u guys are the best football/soccer yt channel I have ever seen. Your vids are so helpful that it’s almost like having another coach.
Cushion - leverage - collision- It’s the 3 accelerator worlds for the 3 concepts of any sport that requires a one on one situation. Used in football- soccer- basketball etc…
Guys I’ll give a tip since I’ve been playing soccer most of my life as a wing man. Try to visualize what might happen in a 2v1 situation. And also when defending a player keep your eyes on the ball and keep a bit of distance so that you have time to react to the attackers moves, and also try to take the ball from them so your pressuring them into your comfort zone ( what I mean by this is when your keeping your distance a bit go in for an attack and then it’s gonna probably cause them to make a reaction so you could get back into your proper stance and your keeping your distance). I hope this helps 😊
It is also very important that, as quickly as you can, assess your most likely one-on-one opponents. You must get a sense of their speed and adjust your own capabilities accordingly, especially the distance between you and the opposing player.
I've always wanted to be a CAM but in the school team I became a defender and I was like Virgil van dijk for my team. So this will helpe to improve thanks a lot.😄💪
I have a game today and our team lacks a midfielder (normally I'm a winger) so I'm watching this because I have to play that position and I'm not confident in my defending so this video does help
Idk why but every sport I'm into I believe in strong defense but soccer is the only sport I play where I struggle with defense. Soccer gives me a different feeling than football, basketball, or track. I'm just super offensive
its so interesting to me how wrong youth soccer in the US was when developing players, because the standard method of defending was to initiate the tackle so strikers don't have time to make a play. this was also like 20 years ago. am always gonna teach my kids to contain and the striker and wait for them to make a mistake before you dive in. great vid coach!
Don’t know much about soccer much less teaching it hence why I’m here. My son is a decent defender for his first year of soccer U8. He loves this sport. his thing as a defender is he likes to rip the ball away with his foot from other team. I’m not sure if it’s a bad habit and I should correct him or let him run with it and see what his mind comes up with.
What I've found successful defending versus two players and the give and go is marking backward then taking a quick step toward the passer, to make him think I'm going for him, but quickly retreating into the lane toward the other player, and I've picked off many passes that way. It takes a lot of balance because there are quick directional changes but if timed correctly you can defend that next pass. Just as forwards have moves and fakes on the ball you can give them a fake to make them get rid of the ball and then you go to where they're going to put it. If he keeps it you still have him in front of you to defend the space. My goal was to just try and get them to commit or make a bad touch then I can continue going in but with the first intention of covering the next pass back. If he bumbles I continue my fake step into him. If he has control, I'm already ready to cover the lane. I started as a forward so thinking like a forward also helps anticipate what type of move the player will make if you force him one way; if I was him what would I do? Then go there before he can.
Finally something about Defenders
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Good video. I've coached for a while and my favorite phrase for defense is "Play the man, not the ball". It's similar to your golden rule. Use this to position them towards the outside and not the center of the field. To that point, watch their hips more than the ball. You can let the ball past you but don't let them past you and you'll be between them and their ball. Also, as a defender, get physical. The player with their shoulder in front, closest to the ball, wins so don't be afraid to muscle for position.
Also, no "stabbing" or over reaching in with your foot like the defender does at 2:41. Don't over-commit on a ball and allow their body to pass you. It's harder to get past someone than it is to stop them so a defender should have the advantage, but if you're reaching in you reduce your success rate to probably less than 50% and allow people to take uninterrupted shots on goals.
Lastly, to the point of knowing a players preferred foot; We all have a dominate foot and we first learn to use the inside of our foot and this builds habits, especially when pressured. These habits stick around through high school soccer and even into college ball. For most players age 3-18, a right footer will try to go left. They may fake or juke a lot before they do it, but as they make their move it will be to their left and your right. Keep your weight balanced to be able to get your right foot out quickly to stop it.
actually, the defender had a perfect opportunity to end it right there at 2:38 while the attacker was balancing on the left foot and doing bs with his right one. All that the defender had to do at that moment was to read the flow, lean on his right foot and propel his left one towards the ball pushing it behind the attacker. Instead he hesitated to take that opportunity and eventually backed off a bit giving the attacker more space to move and make a play.
A defender who can dance is superior to an attacker who can dribble. For dancing teaches you way more extreme, sharper moves and balance shifts than any dribble ever will, I would know 'cause I do both football and streetdance, and I'm yet to meet an attacker who can dribble his way thru me. \o/
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pass them the mans head indeed sir
pass them the mans head indeed
That one dislike is from an attacker 😂
I literally see you everywhere bro 😭
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@@jaidenarias5912 mate, stop spamming this in all comments, if you want to speak about god, please, go to a related topic where others feel the same and feel like talking about the subject
For example, like a Christian or a religious channel
Thanks so much. I'm a CB and I really need to learn how to contain more and stop diving in.
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yeah same, my coach always tells me to let the attacker move first.
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Meanwhile me who plays with as a GK and with a broken wrist.
Just gotta say, I watched this one time with my wife... Then showed my 9 year old son... Then showed my 11 year old son and tonight!!! I guarded this fancy footed guy. EVERY time he tried to get around me, I just threw my body in the way and took over possession when he finally tried making his move. Thank you Will John! Love you bro!
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I may be a average offensive player, but I have alot of pride in my defense. We defenders don't get enough credit for being able to defend those players with crazy ball handling skills. It takes alot of skill too to close angles and contain at the same time.
I identify with that statement 100% 👍
💯 true man i feel like I’m the most running man all around pitch with my position “CB” and sometimes i play both CB and RB in the same match because somehow my RB doesn’t take defense seriously anymore idw😂😭💔
i agree 100% in my youth football team 90% of the time the attackers are praised after a game only the coach will say good defending to me
As a CDM I totally identify with that
Totally agree with u there r some who I play with whi just don't appreciate us defenders enough.
Thank you for these defending vids. There are barely any other UA-cam channels that consistently focus on the art of defending .
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Your defender vids are amazing. Worked like a charm during my games last summer when I first watched you. Our team had the best defense but eventually lost to the best offense in the league. Overall, it was an amazing experience.
The amount Of Likes Equals how many goals you score this season.
I’m about to be offensive goalie of the year
@@josh1253 haha
Well I Think That’s A lot.. Hehe.
I think 120 goals is like 8 goals a game 😂 or more
@UNIT: THOT Destroyer bro practice makes perfect when ur ready then ask your coach to put u in,
Tip: one thing that overtakes most things is pressure, even if you don’t have that much skills make sure your chasing the ball and pressuring the player don’t get out of your position in the field tho. 👍👌
I watched this a year ago, and this video changed my skills of defending. this video turned me into the best defender in my club, and its all on this video. great video
We say in spanish as a way to suggest "don't dive in" the comment is "no le comas" as in "don't bite in the trap". Great video. Thanks
Defenders be liking this video before even watching it and am one of em 💀😂
Ik but most of the times matches i forget to use these by diving.
sAME
Cool I'm a the best defender
best defending advice i have seen
Very good video!!! As a defender 100% correct
I'm a left back but my coach has me as a defender rather than a winger-mix. These tips are extremely helpful.
I play full back sometimes you have to help the team in they attacking 3 you have to find space so you can take the ball and cross
ye i get played just defensive like a cb
Amateur games only, no major skills, recreational football only. I’m 36 and haven’t played for 6 years. You helped me, bro. Just smashed another team 9:3 playing 8x8. I played CD. Tips helped me a lot. Liked, commented, subscribed 👍
Love yours vids mate!! Thanx 4 your wisdom!!!
I've realized that as a defender instead of "shooting" your foot towards the ball and getting megged, just stand the attacker up. Then when he or she goes for a running then you either shield or "shoot" the ball. By doing so, it reduces the attacker's chances of going past you.
I was a defender all through high school. Former striker, and never had so much fun until playing defense.
I've improved massively from watching this and 5 years and 2 months of practice thanks man
This video was very helpful. I've been trying to teach my nephew how to defend and as a forward it's been tough. So thank you, I will be using your points to teach my nephew
Very well put. I honestly love the art of defending and these things are so important. Diving in is for idiots. You always do your best to stay on your feet. So many people forget that you play football with your BRAIN. And this is especially true with defending. It's an entirely cerebral thing.
I'm probably very late to the party, I just discovered Will John and his beautiful defending videos. I play defence for my side and I would like to improve my game enough to transition to CM one day and I played RB last game. Will John's basic teaching is perfect and I will try everything I learned from Mr John in mg play.
Will John Likes this comment Mr. John agrees that Will John is good at teaching hahah Thanks for watching bro
Trying to train for my soccer team, this video helped out a lot.
most people mistaken that defenders has all to do with physical, tackles, blocks and being the 'cave man'. Infact, imo, defender is more on mentality, which its more important for one to be able to read the game, read the opponent, study the game flow (you are the foundation of your back bone/ core player, you help him control them tempo), dirty/hard jobs ie intimidate your opponent, fouls, trap, handcheck...etc. do remember that your main task is not taking the ball away from opponent, its leaving them nothing to produce even with the ball. Closing down opponent and minimise their options by study their movement/ preferred foot/ direction, and most importantly communication at the back, you cant do these alone, some one got to lead and some one got to follow. And finally, always remained calm and steady, and when the timing is there, you enrage like a beast to cut in/ tackle/ header/ block, then enjoy the moment feeling like scoring a goal
okay so I'm 13 and I just started competitive travel soccer and you really helped me to be a good player, like I always been really good at not being afraid to hurt me or other people I didn't care I really didn't people saw that I was shy and looked very fragile and was thinking she's not aggressive when I am not going to lie I'm pretty short so they thought I wasn't fast but when I'm on a field and I see the ball all I want to do is get it all my attention is focus on there footwork and the ball. So all I want to say is thank you for all these tips!
Finally a good vid about defending.I know that i must contain but always struggled whit the right moment to step in
Hey Homie ! It's been a while I played football and I was very bad at it as a defender I like your all videos and you were the one to make my performance better ! Thanks!
You made your performance better yourself man. By putting in the work. So thank yourself! But thanks for watching 🙌
OMG thanks
Awesome and entertaining video! Thank you.
I’m going to try these tips in my soccer game today . Also thanks because all you went over was everything I was having trouble with like the give and go passes .
Thank you mate ive improved so much since i started watching you
This is such good advice I have been looking for a good video and I finally found one
Thank you bro, i need this for a tournament tomorrow
Hope i will be a smooth defender after watching this vid dawg
thanks for the video!
im a defender and this video has improved a bit my defending skills.
i thanks you infinitily!
thanks bro before i used to dive in and they went past me, they scored and we lost but once i watch ur vid i started to improve thank you alot its kinda hard when im last man down andits a 2v1 situation.
I like the way you think and deliver content in your videos. Also I don't know much about talent but you seem to find some niche.
Keep it going Tom. Cheers.
Really like the videos not a lot of wasted words clear concise instruction thanks.
I just love this guy. Don't dive, but dive in to the comments. Thanks for the content my friend.
Thank you so much, I needed this.
5:42 now that's defending 101 literally how I thought defense worked when I was a kid
I stopped watching the video before that, but your timestamp helped me see that utterly important tip... thank you so much 🤣
@@0sarah0Me too😂😂😂
Thank you bro I have a 3 day football/Soccer tournament and this is really helpful
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My position in sweeper and I’m playing with people with a lot of years on me. Thx for this vid it helped my soccer mindset
@3:09 I agree what you're saying about the best time for defender to step in, however that could be difficult for defender to determine which movement of the attacker is true or faint.
Focus on the ball not his legs
Yes exactly!! So I contain and when the attacker touches inward, I feel that's the moment he's cutting in and going for it and I lunge in, but he immediately cuts it outward and I'm in an awkward position. I play CM but I find defense very hard specially when I'm against an attacker on the wing
@@adityaverma5297 So you are right to contain inward but once he has cut outward you have pretty much won there. When he is on the flank the only real option he has is to cross or cut inside but with limited space. Make sure to block the ball with your inner foot never I repeat NEVER block with a crossed body. Thats a tip not many defenders talk about
The resist the urge to dive in advice made a difference of night and day to me, I was diving in too often making dribbling past me pretty easy. Great video
Containment ! Just shared this same concept with my team last night. Great job explaining the value of buying more time for your team even if it is just one extra second!
I'm 14 and I'm a defender...this video has really helped! Thank you!!!:)
I love you
As a kid I've been trained play right wing, but only at 45 I've understood that defending you must play 'into the body' not the ball. Thank you
I’m a defender on my soccer team so this video is pretty helpful
Glad u included the girls in the beginning thank u
Good advise..
Finally someone teach us how about defend😎👌👍
Coz football really not just about how to score..
Ty ...
Thanks for the videos, Will! Getting back into soccer via friends rec league and your videos have been a lifesaver!
Thanks for this vids it has really helped my defending and my team won the trophy with a clean sheet because of me
I just learnt to dive in. Thank you. Its time for Saturday football
Man you're the best thx for all your tips
I watch8ng your videos since 3 years ago and I am from india your vedios are very good when critical situation thank you for your guide 🙏
Been out the pitch for about 2 years getting back now my desire has growned so much to get back I miss it
First and also will John u guys are the best football/soccer yt channel I have ever seen. Your vids are so helpful that it’s almost like having another coach.
#facts
Cushion - leverage - collision-
It’s the 3 accelerator worlds for the 3 concepts of any sport that requires a one on one situation.
Used in football- soccer- basketball etc…
me as a striker watching and analysing it like there is no tomorrow
Wow
Being one of the best defender is wat I always look up too
Guys I’ll give a tip since I’ve been playing soccer most of my life as a wing man. Try to visualize what might happen in a 2v1 situation. And also when defending a player keep your eyes on the ball and keep a bit of distance so that you have time to react to the attackers moves, and also try to take the ball from them so your pressuring them into your comfort zone ( what I mean by this is when your keeping your distance a bit go in for an attack and then it’s gonna probably cause them to make a reaction so you could get back into your proper stance and your keeping your distance). I hope this helps 😊
It’s like you read minds now cos I was just watching Ruben Dias
Lol yeah I can't wait for him to do a vid on how to defend like Dias because as a defender myself and a City fan watching him play is a gem.
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Thank you men !!!
Yess a defender video finally
Thanks, I'll use this John
It is also very important that, as quickly as you can, assess your most likely one-on-one opponents. You must get a sense of their speed and adjust your own capabilities accordingly, especially the distance between you and the opposing player.
Tysm for this! Now our school is doing soccer tryouts so I want to improve my defending skills
34 red cards and 99 yellow is diabolical
Golden tips for a defender🙏👍👌
Could you please make an advanced video for defenders aswell we would rlly appreciat that (the Guardians of The Goal)
man because this are just a little too basic
I've always wanted to be a CAM but in the school team I became a defender and I was like Virgil van dijk for my team.
So this will helpe to improve thanks a lot.😄💪
Nice video 😊 of soccer ⚽️
Thanks this Help me when I was playing a soccer game
I play as a CAM but i want to learn more about defending to carry my team :D
I’m a LW
Watching this for no reason
Was a Center Defensive mid, but now RD
Honest... And real
I have a game today and our team lacks a midfielder (normally I'm a winger) so I'm watching this because I have to play that position and I'm not confident in my defending so this video does help
Best coach ever😍😍😘❤
You know, a simple saying I've learnt is
You can let the attacker through
You can let the ball through
But never, ever let both through at once
Thanks 👍🏻🥇
Could I still make it at 25 ?
depends on the country you are in but it is better to look for a job
What's the update my man?
You can
Depends your level your height speed contacts discipline and mentality
NO!
Great Video - a must watch!!
As a mid fielder
This helped alot
I’m a defender and your saying exactly what my coach says.
I am a striker and defender also
It is very helpful for because i know how to defending and i also know how the opponent defender do 😅😂
Thank you very much coach I became the best defender of the team.
You deserve more subscribers
thank you for this advice man really needed it!
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Idk why but every sport I'm into I believe in strong defense but soccer is the only sport I play where I struggle with defense. Soccer gives me a different feeling than football, basketball, or track. I'm just super offensive
Omd same I feel so annoyed not being able to go up
And it just annoys me when they lose the ball
The best teacher
This is very helpful 🙏💯
Thanks for the video. Coaching my son’s team and I’m learning as I go. Thanks for breaking it down BARNEY STYLE for me lol
This video helped me alot. THANKS
He's videos aren't like a lecture he make it more amazing by cracking jokes😂
Thank you so much i needed it
I have a tournament today 👍
its so interesting to me how wrong youth soccer in the US was when developing players, because the standard method of defending was to initiate the tackle so strikers don't have time to make a play. this was also like 20 years ago. am always gonna teach my kids to contain and the striker and wait for them to make a mistake before you dive in. great vid coach!
Don’t know much about soccer much less teaching it hence why I’m here. My son is a decent defender for his first year of soccer U8. He loves this sport. his thing as a defender is he likes to rip the ball away with his foot from other team. I’m not sure if it’s a bad habit and I should correct him or let him run with it and see what his mind comes up with.
What I've found successful defending versus two players and the give and go is marking backward then taking a quick step toward the passer, to make him think I'm going for him, but quickly retreating into the lane toward the other player, and I've picked off many passes that way. It takes a lot of balance because there are quick directional changes but if timed correctly you can defend that next pass. Just as forwards have moves and fakes on the ball you can give them a fake to make them get rid of the ball and then you go to where they're going to put it. If he keeps it you still have him in front of you to defend the space. My goal was to just try and get them to commit or make a bad touch then I can continue going in but with the first intention of covering the next pass back. If he bumbles I continue my fake step into him. If he has control, I'm already ready to cover the lane. I started as a forward so thinking like a forward also helps anticipate what type of move the player will make if you force him one way; if I was him what would I do? Then go there before he can.
thanks, i really need this im currenty struggling idk why this will help alot for me, i used to be in the main team but now im in the second team