Blitz '97 Red
Achievements

2009/2010

2009 Blitz United Under Armour Fall Invitational
Champions

2008/2009

Gold Division
Finalists

2007/2008

OK President's Cup
2008
Champions

Champions Challenge 2008
3rd Place

Blitz Fall Invitational 2007
Semi-finalists

BASC Labor Day 2007
Semi-finalists

Beat the Heat 2007
Semi-finalists

Key Points for 1st Defender

Used from: introducing 1-2-3 defending

Closest person to the opponent with the ball (the first defender) applies the PRESSURE

YOUR JOB IS TO SLOW THE ATTACK, NOT WIN THE BALL
Slow the attacker down
Apply just enough pressure to get the attackers head down
Make the attack predictable and push the attack to the least dangerous part of the field
Only attempt to win the ball if the attacker makes a mistake and you are sure to win it. BE PATIENT!

Pressure the ball IMMEDIATELY!

Do not dive in, just slow the attack down and make it predictable. PATIENCE!!
Eyes on the ball
Weight even between legs, and forward on toes, knees bent
Feet shoulder width apart, one foot forward
Do not mark too close until you have help - a wall pass may beat you.
Mark close enough that the attacker has to keep her head down looking at the ball.
Herd the attacker towards the touch-line
Tackle only if you are sure you will win the ball.
Risk tackles more in the offensive third of the field (closer to the opponents goal)
Tackle if the attacker is alone and outnumbered.
Tackle if you can touch the ball before the attacker can.