Training for Defenders

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Rutvik Thakkar
Rutvik Thakkar Asked 10 years ago

Can you please tell what and how should a defender practice?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Rutvik,

There are similar drills for defenders that you can do.  If you look at the Training Drills download and then adapt that for defence.  For example instead of doing the FH FH footwork with a counterhit you can do it with a chop.

We also have a lesson on Defensive Footwork which will help you.


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