Exercise Objectives:
This drill is a good introduction to a session on defending. It can be incorporated in your warm up. The drill places an emphasis on defensive footwork and body stance. |
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Field Preparation
 Area 20 x 20 yards
Cones or Flag poles |
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Coaching Pointers:
The entire group are positioned on the end line of a grid 20 yards x 20 yards. The coach dictates the direction that the players move by shouting out commands.
When the coach shouts;
" Delay" all the players must retreat backwards.
" Pressure" all the players must move forward.
" Right" all the players must move to the right.
" Left" all the players must move to the left.
The speed of the practice should be increased gradually.
The coach should emphasize the following coaching points:
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Bend the knees and keep the body low. (don't stand tall, stand small). This position enables the legs to be "spring loaded" to change direction quickly.
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Leg position should be with one leg behind the other.
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Pivot using the back foot when changing direction from side to side.
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Keep the upper torso forward, this is crucial for changing direction from a backwards to forwards position quickly.
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