Session 0106:42
BeginnerDrill walkthrough
Defending — fundamentals
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Training goal · Defending
Win the duel. Kill the attack.
Great defenders aren't born — they're drilled. Pole-and-cone shapes for body shape, ladder work for recovery, and bands for explosive lateral power. The kit that wins 1v1s.
Recommended equipment
The defending kit.
Hand-picked products to help you improve defending. Every piece is built for daily use, indoors or out.
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Slalom Poles
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Cones
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Agility Ladder
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Resistance Bands
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Marker Discs
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Training bundles
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Speed & Agility Pack
Ladder, hurdles, poles and cones for explosive movement work.
- Agility Ladder
- 6× Speed Hurdles
- 8× Slalom Poles
- 20× Cones
$129
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Drill walkthroughs filmed with academy coaches. Tap a session to see the setup, the reps and the coaching cues.
Session 0208:15
IntermediateDrill walkthrough
Defending — match tempo drills
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Session 0310:30
AdvancedDrill walkthrough
Defending — game-day finishers
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Frequently asked
Improve Defending — your questions answered.
How often should I train with this equipment?+
Most players see results from 3–4 short focused sessions per week (20–40 minutes) on top of team training. Quality of reps beats total hours every time.
Agility ladder or speed hurdles — which first?+
Start with a ladder. It builds the foot-speed and coordination base. Add hurdles once you want to layer in knee drive and plyometric work.
How many cones do I actually need?+
20 markers cover almost every solo session. Step up to 50 once you're running team drills or larger shaped exercises like grids and rondos.
From the locker room
Real players. Real results.
"Pole shadow drills changed my body position. Won 80% of duels last season."
Ben H.
U18 CB
"Lateral band work + ladder = recovery speed on another planet."
Zoe T.
Senior Fullback
"Every defender at our academy uses this kit. Non-negotiable."
Coach Ade
Academy DC
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