A good smother can deflate the spirit of a player who thinks he is
about to get an easy kick. It also lifts the side which has made the smother because it requires great courage to put your body on the line.
Main teaching points
- The hands are brought from hip level, close together. “Shoot from the hips” with the fingers pointing straight ahead.
- The arms and hands are extended at about 45 degrees over the kicking boot. Smother the ball when it is on or has just left the kicker’s boot.
*The smotherer must keep his eyes on the ball at all times.
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