Space around the D

Objective – Generating space in the D

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  1. 4v4 (Can be more if needed)
  2. Pitch split into 3 zones – central area incorporating D and 2 outside strips
  3. When defenders gain possession they have to move the ball to outside strip before then can attack
  4. Ball over baseline start with push from baseline
  5. Ball over sideline coach puts ball in

Do 2-3 min rotations

On losing possession

  1. IMPLODE
  2. Pressure on receiver
  3. Protect line to zone
  4. Stay in the game
  5. Triangular zonal defence
  6. Mark the angles

On gaining possession

  1. EXPLODE
  2. Pass & Move to space
  3. Send high ASAP
  4. Instant overload on defenders
  5. PROTECT the ball
  6. Have a guard
      1. Ball over baseline start with push from baseline
      2. Ball over sideline coach puts ball in
      1. Each team gets 5 balls to encourage retention
      2. If score from a baseline pass then double score
      3. Score within 3 secs of previous loss then get double score

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      Space around the D

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