Congested Clearing Drill
Perfect the small parts of your clear to make it complete.
This Drill Highlights:
Defensive Clearing
PatternsSkills in a Small Space
Decision Making
Description:
This is a 10 v 7 clearing drill. 7 defenders are trying to transition the ball to their offensive end versus 10 attackers looking to cause a turnover. This is done to simulate the pressure that comes from a Defensive Ride. On the far 30 yard line are 2 pairs of attack and defense staying in space to create more opportunities for the clear.
Start by having your 7 defenders use your traditional clearing pattern or our basic clear pattern. The 7 attackers can then mark up on the initial clear while other 3 pick a zone (split the field into zones for the extra attackers) and double the ball when it enters their zone.
Equipment:
Goalie, Full Team, Full Field, Balls, Whistle
Highlighted Skills:
Decision making while under pressure, Stick skills under pressure, Working to get open, Seeing space, Creating opportunity, Seeing all options.
Key Coaching Points:
Defense: Recognise when they are open, time cuts, work together (screens and communication), protect the ball (keep feet moving), move the ball quickly, get into open space.
Attack: Deny cutters, anticipate the next pass, double ball, trap on the sidelines.
