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Defending the Italian Way
Defending the Italian Way
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DEFENDING THE ITALIAN WAY
" A World-Class representation of Italian defending in both an individual and unit capacity"
Master the art of Italian defending with Defending the Italian Way – the ultimate coaching guide for players and coaches who want to build an impenetrable defense. Renowned for tactical discipline, intelligent positioning, and ruthless efficiency, Italian defending has shaped some of the greatest teams in football history. Now, you can learn the secrets behind this legendary approach.
What’s Inside?
✅ Tactical Foundations – Understand the principles of catenaccio, zonal marking, and compact defensive blocks.
✅ Positioning & Awareness – Train your players to read the game, anticipate threats, and shut down attacks.
✅ 1v1 Defending Mastery – Develop aggressive yet controlled techniques to win duels consistently.
✅ Team Defending Drills – Organize your backline with structured exercises for cohesion and communication.
✅ Transition & Counter-Pressing – Learn how top Italian teams quickly regain possession and control the game.
✅ Set-Piece Defending – Specialized strategies to dominate aerial battles and defend dead-ball situations.
Whether you're a coach looking to instill defensive resilience or a player aiming to sharpen your skills, Defending the Italian Way provides the drills, tactics, and insights to transform your game.
Suitable for all levels – from youth football to elite professionals.
🔹 Inspired by the methods of legends like Maldini, Nesta, and Cannavaro.
🔹 Proven exercises used in Serie A and top academies.
Build a defense that’s organized, disciplined, and unbeatable. Available now in digital & print formats!
⚽ Defend like Italy. Win like champions. ⚽
Book Details
Print: Full Colour + Beautiful Matt Cover
Age: 12+ Years old
Format: Ebook Only and Paperback
Author: TheFootballCoach
Release Date: July 2021
Version: First Edition
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