Defending

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No-Fear Defending

This staple of a class takes a sports science approach to the universal mechanical principles that govern all movement and meticulously deconstructs every aspect of the stroke path of a pass, including: the approach, plant foot position, point of contact, angle of release, vertical alignment and the follow-through! Don’t pass it up!

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Jockey & Delay

Delay is a Defensive principle that slows down the opposition attack to allow cover to get behind the pressure on the ball. The Defending player applies immediate pressure on the ball, not necessarily stealing it or making contact, they act as if they are going to rush the player, but then slow down and even back up. They arc, get low as they approach, and get the left/right foot forward to push the attacking player on their weaker foot, jockeying the player to delay.

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Vector Defending

While one defender presses the ball, the other should cut off the space behind by taking a position on the goal side and slightly to one side of their teammate, taking the shape of a vector symbol. But who presses the ball? Who covers? And why? If you miss this class, there’s no defense!

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Tackling/Marking

Tackling is very much about bravery, whereas Marking is really about soccer IQ. Marry the two in one special Avila Class and the result is a player who chooses their battles wisely and wins them fiercely every time!

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Goalie Training

Our Goalie Class provides specialty training that focuses specifically on technique. Learn the mechanics of diving and how to make the all-important “second save.” Our 12-inch diving mat allows you to train without fear, and in turn you will develop the ferocity and skill needed to defend the goal. This class is designed for those who wish to work hard in their pursuit of goal-keeping mastery.

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