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I'm a 17 year old centre and i have trouble defending as i am short any tricks to help me?
Rukhya Player, England
ANSWERS
Ben StoolmanCoach, England
Hi Rukhya, here are a couple of drills that will be beneficial to your defensive skills, with the second one having a particular emphasis on practicing your defensive jumping skills!
Defensive decisions
DESCRIPTION
5 players, 1 ball, half court space. 2 players set up near baseline as posts (one in circle and one in pocket). 1 defensive player is set up between the two posts. 2 working players start on half way with the ball. They pass the ball down the court between eachother. Either player delivers a ball to one of the posts. The defender has to attempt a flying intercpet.
Defensive decisions
DESCRIPTION
5 players, 1 ball, half court space. 2 players set up near baseline as posts (one in circle and one in pocket). 1 defensive player is set up between the two posts. 2 working players start on half way with the ball. They pass the ball down the court between eachother. Either player delivers a ball to one of the posts. The defender has to attempt a flying intercpet.
Ben StoolmanCoach, England
Second one attached
Quick Feet with Jump
DESCRIPTION
Work in pairs. Start back line. In turn for 30 secs. Jog forward. On whistle fast feet make diamond shape â defending jump at each point of diamond.
Quick Feet with Jump
DESCRIPTION
Work in pairs. Start back line. In turn for 30 secs. Jog forward. On whistle fast feet make diamond shape â defending jump at each point of diamond.
