Community | 3-Point Goaler Attack

DESCRIPTION

The goaler must start at the post for each drive and complete four different movements – Drive from the post towards one of the side feeders to receive a ball, Drive from the post along the baseline to receive a ball from the same feeder Drive from the post to the top feeder, Quick drive into the backspace to receive a ball from the feeder on the other side of the circle, finishing with a shot.

COACHING POINTS

Players must complete the sequence starting on one side, then repeat it immediately starting on the other side. Each movement should be made off a strong change of direction, turning the hips in line with where the goaler wants to drive next. On the angled drive back to the post, ensure the goaler turns and runs (rather than back-pedalling) but keeps their shoulders slightly turned towards the thrower. Progression After adding the defender, the goaler likely won’t be able to complete their drives in perfectly straight lines – they may need to be a little creative and do a couple of movements (you’ll see the goaler perform a couple of nice ‘rolls’ in the video) in order to lose the defender. If they’re unable to lose the defender, the thrower should just fake the pass but hold onto the ball, and the goaler should continue with the drill and do their next drive. On the final ball, if the goaler realises they are unable to get front position, they should quickly attempt to roll out into the backspace and receive a lobbed ball over the top. This isn’t a ‘hold’ – as soon as they recognise they can’t get in front, they should be off the body straight away and trying to create something out the back. – Perform each sequence 3-4 times per goaler before rotating positions

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PROGRESSION

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