We are told that the art of defending is dying. We are told that even large academies neglect it as it is not technical enough.Based on the concept of Deliberate Practice and extensive recent research into talent development this book shows the coach how to organize and deliver effective exercises that teach players how to defend in all situations. With sound principles and an easytounderstand approach this book will help you teach your players to defend effectively by absorbing them physically and mentally in the challenges of defending.Aimed at football coaches of all levels but with a particular emphasis on coaches who work with youth players 50 Defending Football Exercises to Improve DecisionMaking is comprised of 10 Individual Defending Practices 10 Small Group Practices 10 PositionSpecific Practices 14 SingleSided Games and 6 ScenarioBased Practices.