The Stop the Shot Blocking Drill looks to help interior defenders and any player who wants to develop an understanding about blocking shots with their technique. Blocking shots is a very challenging activity, and one that is often overlook for various reasons. The Stop the Shot Blocking Drill looks to provide a high number of opportunities for a player to block a shot while also perfecting this very challenging skill.
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To Deflect a Pass a defender often has to move sometimes out of a good stance or even break free of their team defensive formation. The movement of deflecting a pass therefore creates a weakness within the overall defensive structure the team utilises. Whether this is a good choice though comes down ultimately to the defender making the right read,
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Defensive Transition can be one of the more mysterious facets of defence. Many coaches really only learn about defensive transition through watching, and then replicating what another coach does. While this is a great strategy for finding solutions, it however is not the always the best scenario under which to foster a deeper understanding about the transition phase of play.
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The Two Coach Close-out Drill while initially starting as a very controlled activity can be developed into a very effective vehicle for teaching the close-out, help defence and the two man game. This flexibility makes the Two Coach Close-out Drill a favourite of most coaches. It can be used through junior and senior ranks alike and has the ability to be an effective teaching tool longer after the players have initially been exposed to its progression.
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The Defensive Zigzag Drill is a staple for many coaches drill banks for teaching the fundamentals associated with the defensive slide. As an activity, the Defensive Zigzag Drill has its limitations in providing ongoing challenges for players as they become competent with playing defence, but initially when instructing in the basic teaching points of the activity it can be a great tool for exposing players to these vital elements of defensive practice.
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