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Defending options on a tall holding gaoler?

I coach U15's. Issue is best defence options against very tall goalers doing a hold. Can you advise how a GK can best defend that hold? I don't have very tall players so height an issue regardless of who I play GK.

Sheryl PascoeCoach, Australia

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Best option would be to get your gk to come off the body so the shooter can not set up the hold- this also means the gk can have a go at the ball and it should also confuse the space so the feeders are not sure where to place the pass. Hope that helps!

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