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When does a GD defend a strong mobile GA who seemlessly moves around the circle with ease? My GD has difficulty defending such a player
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It is common that the defending C will drop back and double mark either the WA or GA, if that happens... The WA has been double marked and therefore will pull wide taking both the WD and C with her - this has now left room for the GA Both the WA and GA will drive out and offer for the ball, however the GA will receive the ball from the C As the defending C has been pulled wide, it will allow the atttacking C the central channel to drive hard and get the ball from the GA at the top of the circle The GS will be holding their front space and receive the ball from the C ready to put up a shot
Double marked
DESCRIPTION
It is common that the defending C will drop back and double mark either the WA or GA, if that happens... The WA has been double marked and therefore will pull wide taking both the WD and C with her - this has now left room for the GA Both the WA and GA will drive out and offer for the ball, however the GA will receive the ball from the C As the defending C has been pulled wide, it will allow the atttacking C the central channel to drive hard and get the ball from the GA at the top of the circle The GS will be holding their front space and receive the ball from the C ready to put up a shot
Joseph ComitoCoach, Australia
ANSWERS
Sportplan TeamAdministrator, United Kingdom
Hi Joseph,
Defending a strong, mobile Goal Attack (GA) can be challenging, but there are strategies your Goal Defence (GD) can use to improve their effectiveness:
Shadow and React: Encourage your GD to stay close to the GA, using a shadowing technique to mirror their movements. This will help in anticipating the GA's next move and reacting quickly.
Positioning: The GD should focus on maintaining a strong, open body position to dictate the GA's movement, ideally pushing them towards the sidelines to limit their options.
Interception Drills: Incorporate drills like "All intercepts for WD/GD" which focus on improving interception skills. This drill helps defenders practice reading the game and positioning themselves to intercept passes.
Communication: Ensure the GD communicates with other defenders to coordinate their efforts and close down space effectively.
For more detailed drills and strategies, you can explore the "Defensive Triangle Set-Up" and "Defence 3 over the line" drills which focus on team defensive setups.
I hope this helps,
The Sportplan Team
