The 1 Man Wall
When defending against long throw-ins, one man is positioned in front of receiver, one in behind. The vital factor
in defending long throw-ins is to kill the flick-on area. Generally in the front part of the 6 yard box. In general make the players receiving, play square or back and exert pressure on the ball to prevent forward passes as quickly as possible.
Players Responsibilities:
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1. Get close to thrower to make him throw "high", not low and fast.
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2. Mark area in front of the front post receiving player.
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3. Mark front post target man from behind, but not too tight. Allow room for attacking the throw.
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4. Cover inside area of back post.
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5. Mark area in line with front post, on 6 yard box line.
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6. Mark area in line with penalty spot, on 6 yard box line.
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7. Mark area in line with back post, on 6 yard box line.
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8. Mark area in line with back post and in line with penalty spot.
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9. Mark area in center of the goal on the penalty spot.
- 10. Mark area in line with front post and in line with the penalty spot. Be alert
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