What attributes are needed for good defending skills?
Height
So you can defend tall shooters
So you can get the rebounds from the goal
The ability to jump high
Rebounds
Marking your opponent
Stamina
To keep on jumping and marking throughout the whole game
To help get the ball down to the attacking end
Communication skills with other defenders
In case one of you gets injured of can't get there in time the other can take over
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Balance
Catching the rebounds near the back line
Being careful not to go offside