How to defend strong GA and GS
When does a GD defend a strong mobile GA who seemlessly moves around the circle with ease? My GD has difficulty defending such a player
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Hi Joseph,
Defending a strong, mobile Goal Attack (GA) can be challenging, but there are strategies your Goal Defence (GD) can use to improve their effectiveness:
Shadow and React: Encourage your GD to stay close to the GA, using a shadowing technique to mirror their movements. This will help in anticipating the GA's next move and reacting quickly.
Positioning: The GD should focus on maintaining a strong, open body position to dictate the GA's movement, ideally pushing them towards the sidelines to limit their options.
Interception Drills: Incorporate drills like "All intercepts for WD/GD" which focus on improving interception skills. This drill helps defenders practice reading the game and positioning themselves to intercept passes.
Communication: Ensure the GD communicates with other defenders to coordinate their efforts and close down space effectively.
For more detailed drills and strategies, you can explore the "Defensive Triangle Set-Up" and "Defence 3 over the line" drills which focus on team defensive setups.
I hope this helps,
The Sportplan Team
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