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Last Updated: Wednesday, 24 May 2006, 16:59 GMT 17:59 UK
Tackling and defending



Don't commit yourself too early
Get to your opponent quickly to deny them time and space on the ball. But don't commit yourself too early or you will foul them or be easy to beat.

Jockey your opponent and wait for the best time to make a challenge.

Sometimes just putting your opponent under pressure will cause them to make a mistake.



SEE ALSO
Sliding tackles
14 Sep 05 |  Skills
The art of jockeying
14 Sep 05 |  Skills
Short passing
14 Sep 05 |  Skills
Basic heading
14 Sep 05 |  Skills
Shooting tips
30 Aug 05 |  Skills
Stop turns
30 Aug 05 |  Skills
Saving body shots
31 Aug 05 |  Skills

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