{"product_id":"small-group-exercises-to-train-defenders-kuntz","title":"SMALL GROUP EXERCISES TO TRAIN DEFENDERS (KUNTZ)","description":"\u003cp\u003e Learn to develop defenders by using defensive drill progressions See defensive exercises that can improve your defense with every practice Improve individual and small group defensive mechanics and techniques\u003c\/p\u003ewith George Kuntz,\u003cbr\u003eUC Irvine Head Men's Soccer Coach\u003cp\u003eTeams that defend well ensure that their team is always competitive in a game and can initiate the attack for their team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorge Kuntz shows you how to improve your team's individual skills and group defending tactics using small group training. He begins by walking his athletes through proper body positioning for defending an attacker on the ball. He shows you how to apply pressure without the risk of getting beat and how to dictate your opponent's movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis DVD includes four basic small group exercises:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Defensive Mechanics \u0026amp; Techniques - \u003c\/b\u003eThis progression will help program your players to keep their knees bent, eyes up, and read the attacker from the waist down. The exercise progresses to tackling and using your body properly to keep the opponent off of the ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e 1v1 Defending Progression - \u003c\/b\u003eEmphasizes the proper defensive stance and tackling technique. As attackers progress to shooting on a target, the defender's positioning becomes even more crucial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e 2v2 Defending Progression - \u003c\/b\u003eWorks on directing the attacker to the supporting defender for help with containment. During this exercise, Kuntz identifies the importance of communication between defenders as it relates to defensive coverage movements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e 4v4 Support Exercise - \u003c\/b\u003eFocuses on defensive vision, shifting, organizing and switching with supporting defenders that mimics the demands of a full size game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs each exercise increases in difficulty, Kuntz adds objectives to each exercise for the offense and defense in order to increase confidence, effort and enjoyment for the players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild better support for your defense with these proven defensive principles and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e47 minutes. 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Championship Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47402262364348,"sku":"CHMP-RD03536C","price":45.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/3832\/2364\/files\/81Xl0vjHWWL.jpg?v=1788449715","url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/small-group-exercises-to-train-defenders-kuntz","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}