ASSIGNMENT 2: PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS NAME:.................

SKILL AREA: WHAT I WILL BE LOOKING FOR:

PARTNER:..............................
SCORE (OUT OF 10) COMMENTS / AREA S THAT NEED TO BE IMPROVED:

SPORT:..............................
DRILLS / GAMES / IDEA S ON HOW TO IMPROVE THESE AREAS:

1) Clean, well timed tackles through standing & via slide tackles. 2) Shadowing / jockeying players away from goal. 3) Communication with the other defenders. 4) Tight marking. 5) Blocking shots. 6) Good distance with clearances & defensive headers.

4/10

1) Communication: Communication with other defenders was poor. Rarely heard him communicate about marking or positioning. 2) Blocking shots: Did not attempt to slide or block shots with body. 3) Tackling was reasonable good. Stole possession 4 times during the 15 minute game. Not much evidence of slide tackling. 4) Clearances could have got more distance. Defensive headers did not clear the ball far enough away from goal. 5) Jockeyed opponents away from goal well did not dive in and wasn t turned during the play.

1) Requires more confidence in calling & talking to other defenders. This should be practised in att v def games, where only he is allowed to talk / organise defence. 2) Blocking & slide tackles: These should be practised during training through 1 v 1 drills. Should also watch video footage of John Terry & other defenders who slide / block well. 3) Defensive headers: Must practise technique and power with a partner & during set-play / corner practise. 4) Overall defending should be practised & improved through 3 (att) v 2 (def) to test these areas.

Defending