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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At U12, there's not specific training needed for defenders.  They need basic skills: ball striking with both feet, good first touch, taking balls out of the air, speed and quickness.  If your child masters those skills, and I mean not just become proficient but truly master them, he/she will be the best defender around.[/quote]

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All-Thank you so much for your responses.

My DS is U12 as well. While I agree with much of what the above poster said, I do believe that there are points of strategy which can be learned at U12 and which can only strengthen the performance of a child who is moving towards mastering basic skills (ball striking with both feet, good first touch, taking balls out of the air, speed and quickness.)

In response to the poster who suggested asking our coach to have a session on defending, that is a great idea but one our coach would never agree to. I find that he, and many other coaches, value defenders but are not willing to focus much training on this position. I feel that this is shortsighted, but a reality. That is why I am trying to find a trainer who can speak to the position - one who played defense would be ideal.

Thanks again to you all! [/quote]

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