Introduction: Change of Direction

DESCRIPTION

In 3s, a feeder, an attacking player and a defending player Working in any area about 5 m x 5 m, the attacking player starts at the back of the area. In front and slightly angled is the defending player and the feeder at the top of the area facing them both. Initially the defender remains static as the attacker practises the movement. Starting from a ready position (on toes, knees slightly flexed, balanced, ready to move), the attacking player runs hard (drives) at an angle (this can be marked with a cone). The player then plants her outside foot firmly, turns hips to run in other direction towards line of ball. Ball is placed ahead of the attacking player Practise in both directions. Swap roles Progressions: Take away the cone, change timing of change of direction Increase intensity of effort of defender Try a straight drive towards feeder then changing direction to angle out to receive ball. Try varying pace of the first movement (sprint, jog, side stepping) Mix up different movements: a dodge, double dodge, change of direction

COACHING POINTS

Initial movement must be interesting enough to take the defender with you - that could be influenced by speed (they're convinced you want the ball out in that direction) or distance (they don't want to let you get too far away from them so one or two slows steps might not be enough!). Strong push from outside foot when you go to change. Quick turn of hips to head in the opposite direction Keep feet under the body, do not wider stance and lunge to change direction as this will slow you down Pump the arms to help with the momentum change

This practice has no coaching points

PROGRESSION

This practice has no progressions