The first defender over commits to the forehand side to make the player in possession turn away. The second defender closes down the space so that the player in possession runs the ball onto the defenders stick when turned
Important that the 2nd defender does not get to close or to far away from the 1st defender as if they are the attacker will be able to beat them both with one move.
in more ways than one
sportplan_netball
in more ways than one
sportplan_hockey
The best teams don't just press - they press at the right moment. Here's how to train your players to read the cues.
Affordable tracking technology has reached grassroots hockey. Here's how to use it to improve performance without drowning in data.
2026 is the first full year with mandatory face masks for penalty corner defence. Here's how to train your defenders for the new equipment reality.
