jockeying
TrainingA defensive technique practice where a defender delays the attacker by keeping them in front without diving in for a tackle.
Related Terms in Training
progression
Making a drill more difficult or complex as players master the basics (e.g., adding defenders, reducing space, limiting touches).
crossing and finishing
A functional drill where wide players practice delivering the ball into the box while strikers practice scoring from those deliveries.
aerobic capacity
The ability of the heart and lungs to provide oxygen to working muscles for prolonged periods; 'engine' building.
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