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When does the defender engage or try to make a tackle?
Defend the circle
DESCRIPTION
Defender passes the ball. Attackers go 1 on 1 and try to penetrate the circle. Defenders priority is to stop the player getting through gate 1, then gate 2, then gate 3. The defender engages as far away from the the circle edge as possible. Work the left and right sides.
Defend the circle
DESCRIPTION
Defender passes the ball. Attackers go 1 on 1 and try to penetrate the circle. Defenders priority is to stop the player getting through gate 1, then gate 2, then gate 3. The defender engages as far away from the the circle edge as possible. Work the left and right sides.
Kasey RubensteinCoach, United Kingdom
ANSWERS
Cam HughesCoach, England
Hi Kasey. In the "Defend the Circle" drill, the defender should engage as far away from the circle edge as possible. The defender's priority is to stop the attacker from getting through specific gates, and they should avoid getting too close to the player attacking the circle to prevent the attacker from easily entering the circle.
