A few extra things I’ve learned from other UA-cam videos & playing: - Always keep an arm’s length from who you’re marking. This way they’re less likely to successfully turn around you - Stay goal-side of your player - You succeed as a defender either if you get the ball OR they are forced to pass because you’ve contained them successfully by jockeying - If in doubt, kick it out! - Stay on the balls of your feet / don’t be flat footed - Don’t forget you can block their shots with your body!
Success as a defender is simple - your man does not score. Some players you want to be closer than arm's length, some at and some further. You can get up against a player and keep your quads pushing into his hamstrings and push that way (never gotten called on that). You can also be right up against and use their body to spin off, like an NFL lineman; it allows you to quickly channel your momentum in a different direction.
you don't learn what you do wrong until you get skinned by someone way better than you. I got nutmegged 3 times in one match by the same guy in similar situations. I never made that exact mistake again though.
I played soccer for 6 years all midfield and wing but then I took a 2 year break because I lost my passion. I'm coming back this season and I'm going to change things up and try defence. These tips will be a great help.
I'm here as a mom of a u10 defender(previous defender in my day lol) and this season he just doesn't have a coach that teaches and he is eager to learn. I've taught him most things he knows but now he is often left as the only defender and I'm excited to show him these new tricks 😊
As a cb/rb I really needed this as last season I would focus more on attacking than defending causing my team a couple of goals but now I gotta focus on both
Because most coaches view defense as simply having to react to what the offense does. A good defense can dictate the offense. Control speed of attackers, channel ball carriers to certain space, etc. Defenders need to process a lot of incoming information constantly...who is where, where is the goal, is your man a shooter or a passer, can I lure a pass that I can then cutoff... All these things are calculations you must make over and over in a game. You have to adjust to your opponent's (individually and as a defense group) style and strengths. If they want to play blitzkrieg offense you figure out how to slow them. If they are methodical you disrupt them upfield. Most of all...keep your own offense out of your defensive area. They are generally lazy as far as sticking with coverage and it's always best to keep them up front so the other team can't overload your end. Defense cannot win games. At best it can hold a zero/zero tie. Only offense wins games so make your offense stay upfield and scoring.
this has actually made me so much better of a defender!! my coach asked how i got so good all of a sudden, all credit went to you and this video. tysm mate, helped out a lot!
I am thirty and play football(after a gap of 12years). I am not quick these days so I watched your basics of defending videos and I implied just 3 techniques consistently and practiced them a lot in my mind on my way to the ground. Now even the best dribblers of the club players are finding it tough to go past me. I just corrected my stance when closing in players and that has made me earn respect in my team as a defender. But I am watching many videos/matches and defenders are losing because of not using these basics. You are seriously an underrated channel. You deserve more
4:30 That is a great tip I never thought of that. I always just give them space and when they start to run I try to should to shoulder them or slide tackle them. Thanks!
Finally a video on defenders! Please do you think you can another one for full backs? Also, a video on what skills should a fullback use when in tight spaces would be really appreciated! Thanks⚽️
I played mostly as an attacker but I enjoy defending very much as well in some matches my coach will have me playing as an defending midfielder. An attacking team will win you games a great defensive team will win your tournaments.
Yo man, I really like these videos. I can see legitimate improvements in my defending against other opponents. I’m still not perfect at it, but these tips are taken to heart whenever I am competing against others in scrimmage games.
Number one rule of a good defender is be strong never let a stricker get space always be agressive a keep in mind if you get nutmeg don’t worry he can do you as long as he want but as long as he dont score you okay mann never let that pussy distract you make you neverous and play with your mind the feet are your tools
Hi Will, I was wondering if you could make a video on how to practice football when there is snow that is covouring up the field please! Good luck with future videos and keep up the good work!! #TeamGoluremi
I Just sat down after my practice session and clicked on this. This was my practice session from a hour ago. You taught it better than me. I'm going to send it to my players. Good work thank you
@@lionelmessithegoatLM10 I'm a Cr7 fan and even i can call your major bluff, Argentina would defeat Portugal 2-0 or even 3-1, change your name next time you want to make up that lie 😂😂
Anyone else jockey either way depending on the side of the pitch your on or the opposing players stronger side? So left foot forward on right side to send the attacker wide?
you mean exactly the way he ( and every single coach) describes? The only time you push them inside is if you have a specific setup that utilizes a pocket trap.
I like defending cause I am somewhat okay at it. I cannot go wing or striker but I can kinda play midfielder. After 5 years and still going, im going up the ranks in my team
Thanks a lot for this video! Because of this video, I’ve managed to save our team in defence a lot because I learnt from this! I really appreciate it Will John. Keep doing what you’re doing.
Wow I wan too say thanks to u guys. Am really improving since I start following...... Am not playing any professional league yet But with my small experience so fah from u guys,no one can bench me in my team now I don't collect card like I do b4 U guys are the best
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@@questa9370 Hey bro
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The true hell for a defender is a person who plays fluently with both feet.
ThreeFS yes when i met a player who is good with both feet i want to die
Clizzey good thing you never met me
I can play with both feet but can’t shoot or cross with both
@@clizzey8666 Lol so true I have a game today as well
I play greatly with both feet can kick perfectly it’s weird cause I never practiced my left foot
A few extra things I’ve learned from other UA-cam videos & playing:
- Always keep an arm’s length from who you’re marking. This way they’re less likely to successfully turn around you
- Stay goal-side of your player
- You succeed as a defender either if you get the ball OR they are forced to pass because you’ve contained them successfully by jockeying
- If in doubt, kick it out!
- Stay on the balls of your feet / don’t be flat footed
- Don’t forget you can block their shots with your body!
Success as a defender is simple - your man does not score.
Some players you want to be closer than arm's length, some at and some further. You can get up against a player and keep your quads pushing into his hamstrings and push that way (never gotten called on that). You can also be right up against and use their body to spin off, like an NFL lineman; it allows you to quickly channel your momentum in a different direction.
Please teach this to Arsenal defenders
Especially Mustafi
Lol right
THUG LIFE😂😎
Mostly Lichstiener!
Go way leave them alone
POV: you’ve just realised you’ve been defending wrong your whole career
Yup and I've been playing for almost 6 years as a defender 😳
what have you been doing wrong that was corrected from the vid?
When i defend i just clear the ball for a throw in
Actually i have always defended like this
you don't learn what you do wrong until you get skinned by someone way better than you.
I got nutmegged 3 times in one match by the same guy in similar situations. I never made that exact mistake again though.
CB GANG WHERE U AT???
Here:)
HEREEE
I’m a left back
Lorenzo Lombardo here
I'm a Phil Jones
Will John teaching defending with unisport!!!!!!! This the greatest video of all time!!!!!!!!!
Goat
🙌 thanks for watching!
Will John THANK YOU for making such helpful videos!!!
Thomas McNamara Hahaha😂 sorry
A combo
I played soccer for 6 years all midfield and wing but then I took a 2 year break because I lost my passion. I'm coming back this season and I'm going to change things up and try defence. These tips will be a great help.
I bet Virgil Van Dijk watched this.
💀💀😂
Lol
I think u dont know who he is...bcoz he is an art...
Well you watched it
MAGICAL FOOT You mean Van Gogh..
I'm here as a mom of a u10 defender(previous defender in my day lol) and this season he just doesn't have a coach that teaches and he is eager to learn. I've taught him most things he knows but now he is often left as the only defender and I'm excited to show him these new tricks 😊
As a cb/rb I really needed this as last season I would focus more on attacking than defending causing my team a couple of goals but now I gotta focus on both
An American calling it football , ok what’s the catch 😂
Butthurt kids.
@@timifunto-aboloye6596 ain't it football don't u get it a foot with a ball
@@timifunto-aboloye6596 it was a joke 🙂
@@timifunto-aboloye6596 OK same to u
🤣🤣🤣
This is very helpful! I’m a defender in an adolescent league and my coach told me to go home and watch soccer, thank you!!
Because most coaches view defense as simply having to react to what the offense does.
A good defense can dictate the offense. Control speed of attackers, channel ball carriers to certain space, etc. Defenders need to process a lot of incoming information constantly...who is where, where is the goal, is your man a shooter or a passer, can I lure a pass that I can then cutoff...
All these things are calculations you must make over and over in a game. You have to adjust to your opponent's (individually and as a defense group) style and strengths. If they want to play blitzkrieg offense you figure out how to slow them. If they are methodical you disrupt them upfield.
Most of all...keep your own offense out of your defensive area. They are generally lazy as far as sticking with coverage and it's always best to keep them up front so the other team can't overload your end. Defense cannot win games. At best it can hold a zero/zero tie. Only offense wins games so make your offense stay upfield and scoring.
M Fawls yeah, you’re right.I was told that to be a defender you have to look at the ball and the game at the same time ;and, I mean, that summed it up
this has actually made me so much better of a defender!! my coach asked how i got so good all of a sudden, all credit went to you and this video. tysm mate, helped out a lot!
I am thirty and play football(after a gap of 12years). I am not quick these days so I watched your basics of defending videos and I implied just 3 techniques consistently and practiced them a lot in my mind on my way to the ground. Now even the best dribblers of the club players are finding it tough to go past me. I just corrected my stance when closing in players and that has made me earn respect in my team as a defender. But I am watching many videos/matches and defenders are losing because of not using these basics.
You are seriously an underrated channel. You deserve more
can u help me?
Great tips for defending. I'm teaching my 12yo daughter how to defend. This is very helpful. Thank you!
Now she is 14.
According to my Mathematical Skills of Addition.
@@mrdon691 facts
@@mrdon691 brilliant
@@areyamirinbruv 😹😹😹
Better if you teach her to cook.
4:30 That is a great tip I never thought of that. I always just give them space and when they start to run I try to should to shoulder them or slide tackle them. Thanks!
Same my team has always complained about my bad habit to give space to the attackers I will keep that in mind
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I call it a sandwich lol 😂 I can’t stress this enough to my younger teammates
5:24 best slo mo actor
Where's my OSCAR!? 🏆
Gold
Will John ryt here 👉🏻 🏆
Late but here’s the Ballon D’or instead 🏆⚽️
Eat your cereal
As an attacker I feel betrayed by this video😂
As a defender I feel offended by all the other attacking videos 😂
@@shylalynch5196 No...let them keep believing that the defender can only react to their all-star moves...😂
Shyla Lynch exactly
I’m here as an attacker to learn how to counter theme
@@booststxrzz1706 Go back to Fortnite kid
I literally watched this channel like a million times and now I play the best with both feet and the best defender I can be. Thank you!!
Love this channel. Going back to soccer at 40 years old lol!
Could you do one on heading with power and accuracy? Please
Literally how to head harder?!
@@Goluremi
No, probably how to win a head duel
You place a Ramos profile pic and you don't know how to head!
@@deathgamer5567 ahahahahahahaha
@@Goluremi YES PLEASSSEEEEEE
Already knew this stuff but rewatching it makes me feel comfortable enough to use it more in games. Thanks.
Same
Finally a video on defenders! Please do you think you can another one for full backs? Also, a video on what skills should a fullback use when in tight spaces would be really appreciated! Thanks⚽️
Always work hard and you will earn it..be strong 💪💪💪
Dude you are seriously a true blessing. I would always struggle as a defence, and even at most times doubt myself. Keep up the hard work!
This video has really helped me to understand the basics of the game .
Being a CDM, I needed this video.
Being an CB/RB i needed this video
I play LB and CM
I play LW, CM, CAM, and CDM. I am basically both defensive minded and offensive minded.
@@isaac1100 youre probably really shit tho
@@tyronewilliams8530 How tho? All I said was my positions.
Thanks for the video , my son is a U10 player and used these tips in a tournament this weekend. Needless to say he played lights out on defense.
Is he good with his feet ?
Thx man I had a school match yesterday and I really needed this lesson
Tqsm.... I got idea may God bless u all
I’m transitioning from a CAM to a CDM so this is really useful for me right now.
Enjoy homie
Will John thank you 🙏
All the dislikes are from strikers
🤣😂😁
lol underrated🤣🤣
how to do rainbow flick wile running
Warashika
To fancy
Practicing
Its easy
I can do the rainbow flick but I’m practicing it while running
Coming from an experienced defender this is really! helpful I am still trying to learn. keep up the good content!!
3:58 that's totally me 🤣
Dang that was a year ago?
@@lucahearn4937 all of you, welcome back
All of you welcome back its 2021
@@Sumsulsulsususj Dang bro I thought it was 2028
@@BeWaReJay i wish. 2021 is already looking bad
I played mostly as an attacker but I enjoy defending very much as well in some matches my coach will have me playing as an defending midfielder. An attacking team will win you games a great defensive team will win your tournaments.
Yo man, I really like these videos. I can see legitimate improvements in my defending against other opponents. I’m still not perfect at it, but these tips are taken to heart whenever I am competing against others in scrimmage games.
Number one rule of a good defender is be strong never let a stricker get space always be agressive a keep in mind if you get nutmeg don’t worry he can do you as long as he want but as long as he dont score you okay mann never let that pussy distract you make you neverous and play with your mind the feet are your tools
I play defense for middle school, and this will help as we are just starting are season
I’m a new rb and I’m a sophomore I got a game this up coming Monday thankyou this really helps
Will john is a good teacher
Hi Will, I was wondering if you could make a video on how to practice football when there is snow that is covouring up the field please! Good luck with future videos and keep up the good work!!
#TeamGoluremi
Go inside lmfaoo
@@Darkclouds666. LMAO
Haha I love this, especially the "professional foul"
5:14. He just wanted an autograph, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I Just sat down after my practice session and clicked on this. This was my practice session from a hour ago. You taught it better than me. I'm going to send it to my players. Good work thank you
Teach this to argentina
Lol
Teach this to shitty Portugal who conceded 4 goals every time they verse big teams
@@lionelmessithegoatLM10 I'm a Cr7 fan and even i can call your major bluff, Argentina would defeat Portugal 2-0 or even 3-1, change your name next time you want to make up that lie 😂😂
@@mns1461 Portugal seem ready tbh, no need to cry cause of a joke.
Ngl Portugal have a very solid squad
That smile😂
5:31
2:32 wow this is georgian football
You are my go to for defending tips...great job hombre
This helped me so much now I play for a team
You got everything from Georgia 😂😂⏸️🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪
Qartvels gaumarjos ❤️🇬🇪
Do more videos on attacking especially for wingers...otherwise great tips and great video...
Anyone else jockey either way depending on the side of the pitch your on or the opposing players stronger side? So left foot forward on right side to send the attacker wide?
That is what I was taught. Always try to force them to the sidelines vs. letting them go to the middle of the field.
Good idea!
you mean exactly the way he ( and every single coach) describes? The only time you push them inside is if you have a specific setup that utilizes a pocket trap.
It depends on your teams style. If you have a lot of support in the mid you can pretty much surround them if you play it right
Very very informational shout out to all the defenders.
I like defending cause I am somewhat okay at it. I cannot go wing or striker but I can kinda play midfielder. After 5 years and still going, im going up the ranks in my team
Got my debut today.
I dead terrified.
I play right back
Im a defemder and this acctually hepled
Word my daughter is a defenders and watch is this alot
2:36 dinamo tbilisi
Very informative.
Great video and very helpful for defenders needing improvement! I love the theatrics 😂
The first trick helped me roast the attacker and I also did'nt get scolded by my teamates
I can play in almost every position so I'm watching this to learn how to defend better and learn to counter this...
Okay
Who is watching this but you're actually an Attacker?
thank you so much I recommend this.
Thanks dude!
But isn't it obstruction going after the player instead of the ball? 4:35
Atl Flores no because you are cutting off their access to the ball. It is cutting off their way of control. Therefore, it is completely playable
You don't necessarily have to run in to them, just be slower and they will run into you.
Atl Flores you don’t go after the player , you just anticipate his move and go ahead of him.
Follow me I ll follow back. @caluchahaitiano
It’s obstruction when you pull him
Who else here is a mid
Larkin Mathewson me
Larkin Mathewson I’m an attacker and I’m still watching this
i am blank how old are you?
Loop Cookie you still need defensive knowledge when playing attack
I'm LM or LWB
Let's be real.Sergio Ramos watched this.
The true hell for a striker is a defender that can play fluently with both feet
I'm one of them.
I’m a left back and I really needed this because I wasn’t doing good in defense and this helped me👌
Whenever I try to tackle the ball of the other player he just turns until someone else comes to assist him
Plz teach this to my teammates they get dropped while I have to make up for their mistakes
Thanks a lot for this video! Because of this video, I’ve managed to save our team in defence a lot because I learnt from this! I really appreciate it Will John. Keep doing what you’re doing.
I’m U11 btw
good training with defender
This help me a LOT in soccer! Thank you so much.
I’m a Winger but I watch this to know what they are going to do 😂😂😂
So close to 1st😓
0:01 wat da
Great ! Funny ! Useful ! Excellent job guys !!! I love it
I’m a goalkeeper but I also love
To defend. Just never watched videos or anything to improve it till now. Good video
1:36 are supposed to ignore the literally clear shot on goal he has there
Yes
@@Goluremi Ok I will try
He should be the defending coach for man united
Especially Lord Phil Jones
TheCoolBanana 99 Arsenal
the strikers coming at me are like huge giants...
*AM A SKINNY BOI*
bro im like you but i overcame it
@@Sam___Stubborn_____ig I do sometimes. I beat them sometimes.
Being skinny and a defender would be hard...Thank god im not skinny..i hope u gain some muscles🙃
Thanks you!
Thank you guy
Why is Kanye West teaching me?
me: *is best defender on team*
also me: *watches this video because why not*
Yo will John mi mentor is the best
R u Jamaican.cuz u said mi
@@dachinielallen9286 Nope wrong guess
Sometimes even an Experienced Defender needs a quick trick or two, im a LWB and a CB and this is very helpful
Thank You 🙏💪
This makes me happy because alot of what is here is what I tell/teach my younger peers
What if the striker is much faster than the defender? Im a defender and thestriker I'm going to be facing is hella fast.
Feel u there
Anuradha L stand off him and force him out wide. Always stand a yard behind a player, especially if they are faster than you are
@@darraghmcguinness1766too late he already got a hat trick scored against him
@@opara911 😅
4:56 that would get a red card if that was the last man
Supreme_ Scrummy no it won’t because you aren’t doing a injuring risk
Anyone know mustafi Twitter. Please tag him on this video
Wow I wan too say thanks to u guys.
Am really improving since I start following......
Am not playing any professional league yet
But with my small experience so fah from u guys,no one can bench me in my team now
I don't collect card like I do b4
U guys are the best
Thanks I just started football and this was a big big help playing tomorrow and gonna try all the things you talked about thanks a lot dude 👍🏾👍🏾
Who here is a left defender
Teach this to man Utd defenders
LOL
How rude defenders in man u is not that bad id like to see you try and play in front of over a thousand people
@@bombaticfrankloly1797 lol please it's not that funny
@@alizikikirunda8500 yes it is, smalling scored an own goal assisted by Phil Jones
Am I the only defender that already knew all these “hacks or w.e”?
No
Thank You so much.. i was practice this technique from last year and today i was the best defender at my town league for under 15👍🏻👍🏻