#5 Admire the defending and offside traps – It is an art
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If a goal gets people out of their seats and on their feet cheering, a great tackle should too. Tackling is a masterful part of football and one that is more often than not under-appreciated. Last ditch tackles that prevent goals and in general, winning the ball back should be appreciated more.
Both the tackling and defensive aspect of the game must be admired. Watch the man-to-man marking, the organisation, the defenders who are more aggressive and the less aggressive defenders. The closing down of attackers and how quick or slow players close down the opposition; the defenders who are tight on their players and the ones that cover, are other aspects of the game to observe closely.
Most games feature battles between the centre forward and centre backs; winning aerial balls first, running past defenders and the one-on-one duels keep the fans on the edge of their seats.
Offside traps are another thing to look out for – one thing to observe during games is when the back-line run forward in tandem to set up an offside trap for the attackers. Defending as a whole must be admired and appreciated as much as attacking.
Train those eyes to take it all in and observe it all quickly. Watch the beautiful game like a coach and enhance the complete viewing experience.
