Watch as Coach discusses and shows slides and diagrams of the center back position and the characteristics that are required. In the modern game, they must be able to pass the ball both long and short and, along with the goaltender, are responsible for the development of the attack. Coach will also show a series of diagrams of the back 3 or 4 defending the goal.
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