Defensive Approach
Build solid defensive technique with this easy drill.
This Drill Highlights:
Approaching
Breaking down Steps
Contact
Directing an attacker
Description:
Start with 2 lines high (attackers) and 2 lines low (defenders). One of the low players rolls the ball out to the high player on the same side of the goal. As she rolls it she must approach the attacker correctly so that she doesn’t get beat when the attacker picks the ball up and goes to goal. She has to make a C cut to approach and as she greets the attacker she can make contact rather than running directly at her and getting beat by a simple dodge.
This drill can be built easily into a 2v2. As one defender rolls the ball out to a high attacker, the other defender and attacker join the drill. Communication between the defenders and goalie is important, especially when working on double teams or man-down.
Equipment:
Goalie, 8 and 12M lines, Balls
Highlighted Skills:
ABCD - Approach, breakdown steps, contact and direct. Proper defensive approach, game like situations, communication with goalie.
Key Coaching Points:
Focus on good 1v1 defense and then develop into team defense as players are added.
Make defenders responsible for their player.
