position of the covering defender
Why does the covering defender not stay off the left shoulder of the front defender?
Cover Defence
DESCRIPTION
Simple exercise without a ball to allow players to understand defensive positioning The engaging defender (at the front) moves from side to side (across a 10m distance) The covering defender (standing 5m behind the front defender) tracks and copies the direction of movement of the front defender. Covering defenders are in place, so that if the attacker gets past the first defender, there is another line of defence.
Cover Defence
DESCRIPTION
Simple exercise without a ball to allow players to understand defensive positioning The engaging defender (at the front) moves from side to side (across a 10m distance) The covering defender (standing 5m behind the front defender) tracks and copies the direction of movement of the front defender. Covering defenders are in place, so that if the attacker gets past the first defender, there is another line of defence.
Mary HareCoach, United States of America
ANSWERS
Cam HughesCoach, England
Hi Mary,
In the Cover Defence drill, the covering defender does not stay off the left shoulder of the front defender to ensure effective tracking and mirroring of the front defender's movements. The covering defender stands 5 meters behind the front defender and tracks their direction of movement to provide a second line of defense if the attacker gets past the first defender. This positioning allows the covering defender to react quickly and maintain a balanced defensive structure.
Best, Cam
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