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SCANNINGDefending players should always be scanning to identify potential attacking threats. Playersshould look in front of them and try to avoid over focusing on the ball or contact area. Thiswill allow players to take in all relevant cues and information on the attack which will allowplayers to react and get into position early. Players may also need to look left and right toensure they are working appropriately with the defenders either side of them.When scanning, players should look to identify:. Is there an over- or under-load of attackers v defenders? Where and who?. What is the alignment of the attacking player - narrow, wide, flat, deep?. Are there any mismatches in the defensive line that need to be reorganised -e.g. slower players in wider channels?78

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