How to Defend in Soccer: 3 Drills to Be a Better Defender

Want to improve your defending game? Learn 3 essential soccer drills that will help you become a stronger, smarter, and more effective defender. Whether you’re learning how to defend in soccer for the first time or looking for new ways to sharpen your defensive skills, these soccer defending drills are designed to elevate your game and take your soccer performance to the next level! Timestamps 00:00 Soccer defending drills 00:34 Press & cue 00:52 Pace 01:26 Body position 02:33 Body weight 03:14 Closing speed 04:26 Defensive positioning 04:58 Techniques to win the ball 05:50 How to become a better defender Don’t forget to subscribe for more soccer drills, tips, and training videos. Subscribe to IMG Academy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/IMGAcade... IMG Academy is the world leader in athletic and personal development, based in Bradenton, Florida. We deliver cutting-edge training and programs to help athletes of all ages unlock their full potential. · Boarding School: https://www.imgacademy.com/boarding-s... · Sports Camps: https://www.imgacademy.com/sport-camp... · Developmental Coaching: https://plus.imgacademy.com?utm_sourc... · College Recruiting: https://plus.imgacademy.com?utm_sourc... · Essentials: https://plus.imgacademy.com?utm_sourc... · Adult Programs: https://www.imgacademy.com/adult-camp... · Pro/Collegiate Athlete Training: https://www.imgacademy.com/adult-camp... · Team Training: https://www.imgacademy.com/team-train... · Group Hosting: https://www.imgacademy.com/group-host... · Events: https://www.imgacademy.com/events?utm... · IMG Institute/Corporate Retreats: https://www.imgacademy.com/corporate-... · Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy: https://www.imglegacyhotel.com/?utm_s... IMG Academy on Instagram:   / imgacademy   IMG Academy on Facebook:   / imgacademy   IMG Academy on TikTok:   / imgacademy