Goalkeeper in action

4.5

Review

101

Roles and Responsibilities of Defenders in Modern Football

Category

Football 101 Program: Essential Skills & Knowledge for Young Players

Courses Description

Dive deep into the tactical, technical, and mental skills needed to excel as a modern football defender.

Learn to read the game, anticipate threats, and initiate attacks from the backline with composure.

Includes training drills for marking, tackling, aerial duels, and building play from defense.

What You Will Learn?

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

Master defensive positioning in open play
Develop one-on-one defending skills
Improve communication with the goalkeeper and midfield
Learn to transition quickly from defense to attack
Enhance physicality and stamina for 90 minutes

Who Is It For?

This course is ideal for:

Central defenders at all levels
Full-backs looking to strengthen defensive fundamentals
Coaches developing young defenders
Teams seeking to improve defensive organization

$37.44

Duration

38 Minutes

Students

8

Chapters

7