Sports Breakdown: Defending breakaways in soccer
darkroom.baltimoresun.com › 2014 › 07Jul 24, 2014 · Then, he and sports editor Brent Kennedy defend the goal in a breakaway shootout. This video was shot using a Nikon D610 and GoPro Hero 2, both at 720p and 60 frames per second. Tomas wore the GoPro on his head for a few minutes to give us the goalie’s perspective during the hectic moments leading up to a shot from a player with little or no ...
Soccer Tips: Defending the Breakaway; USMNT Matt …
To properly defend the breakaway and shut down an opponent’s attack, it is crucial that a soccer player knows the basic fundamentals of defensive positioning. In order to do this successfully, a soccer defender must break the play down into steps, analyzing the opponent’s every move and then dictating when it’s best to exploit the opposing player’s first mistake.