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I have changed GS to GD. What is the best way to teach?

I have changed GS to GD. What is the best way to teach her the basics of the new position?

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Hey, ask her to remember how the GD defended her while she tried to shoot. Tell her to think about what they did and try to the same. If she can't remember, just go back to the basics. Teach her to stay with the shooter at all times (a method I have found useful with my younger girls is pretedning your glued to the GA) and stop and put her hands up when ever the GA turns to shoot. I also find it useful to teach them to use the off arm if you understand what that means. Best of luck %3A)

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