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Help Defense
Category: Game IQLevel: Advanced
By James ScottCo-founder & Head of PerformanceLeaving your own assignment briefly to stop a more dangerous threat, then recovering back.
[ Example ]
When the driver beats the first defender, the weak-side helper steps in to take the charge or contest.
[ Common mistake ]
Helping too far and too late, giving up an open kick-out three.
[ Coach cue ]
Help early, help small, recover fast.
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