What are some tips for defenders/the defence for soccer?

Question

Im having JV soccer tryouts soon and I was wondering if there were any tip or tricks for defence since Im a defender.By the way, Ive been playing soccer basically my whole life (so Im expierienced)Please answer.

Answer 1

Don't stab ... rather, apply easy pressure. When you're defending in space, if you stab and they get around you, you've taken yourself out of the play.

Apply easy pressure and -contain- ... then when they make a mistouch, or get their head down, you can move in for the tackle.

Also, don't be afraid to grab some jersey. Refs will let you get away with a little bit. If you're really close in, you can grab their waistband and it's a bit more effective.

Answer 2

i am a defender for a top travel soccer team so here are my tips.

1. Let the man you are guarding make the first move dont try to steal the ball before he makes his move because then you will be out of position.

2. If the goalie says that he has a certain ball then its his ball to pick up.

3. dont clear the ball into the middle of the box

good luck with your tryout,
Schul 93

Answer 3

well stick 2 ur huy keeping close at all times that way when he gets the ball he doesnt have room 2 turn and beat u.
kick the ball away dont matter where just outta there.
dont be scared 2 slide.
pull shirts if needed,and bump shoulders.
well good luck.

Answer 4

if you are a defender you have to keep close to other player and to anticipate his moves and to be very firm.if you are in th front of the goal you have to shoot the ball very hard to be sure that you calm down the situation

Answer 5

ummmmmmmmmmm ok well face um 2 da outside dont b affraid 2 slide tackle and if like a forward gets passed u and ur like neck and neck do a like banana and turn in and get da ball hope i helped l8er