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Dear colleagues, what are the best ways to defend an attacking team that is playing with a field player with goalkeeping privileges? Te question concerns indoor hockey only.
Marco KoudijsCoach, Netherlands
ANSWERS
Victor HardemanCoach, Canada
Hi Marco, If I'm correct the player with GK privileges can't cross the center li
I think the best way is to play zone defense and try to get the attacking team down in corner of the field, Use your GK as extra defender he/she is not only GK but also more a player specily within the new system where you play with 5 and not with 6.
I would play with 3 player low around/ in the circle and 1 player outside the circle to be able to pressure the ball when it is on your half of the field.
I would leave the player with GK privilages where it is and don't worry about him he can't cross the centre line and there for can't score a goal.
The above only aplies when it is a player with GK privilages, wears a different color shirt and have to wear a helmet during PC, otherwise it is a extra field player.
I hope this will help
Victor
Marco KoudijsCoach, Netherlands
Hey Victor,
thanks for your reply. I wasn't very clear describing my problem I see. My apologies. The player with GK privileges can actually cross the centerline (she doesn't wear a helmet). And the problem applies to a girl youth team, which is still playing with 6 players.
Regards,
Marco.
