Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Redefend & Backside Double
Field Position:
All
Drill Style:
Game
Time Needed:
5-10 min
Field Location:
Goal Circle
Skill Level:
Basic, can be progressed
Objective
This objective of this game is to help teach redefending after a shot/save and creating opportunities for a backside double.
Description of Drill-Execution
- Goal keeper starts with the ball on a clear
- One defender (X1) covers the goalie - Stick and arm length in front of the crease.
- NEVER go behind GLE. If the goalie or other players go below GLE, let them. Contain and stay in front.
- Defender X1 forces the Goalie to pass right or left
- Defenders X2 & X3 allow the clear low right or left
- Defenders should look to trap in corners, double team the ball carrier, force a turnover or
- pass back to goalie.
- Defenders should shift as the ball shifts - Overplaying ball side
- Always looking to keep the ball and players in front/below
Drill Progressions
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Force pass to low corner and then deploy the trap and double
- Keep players in front
- Shift as ball shifts
- Hunt the ball, create chaos and turnovers.
Drill Diagram: