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drills to teach GK/GD defence in the circle

Carra GardinerCoach, Australia

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Annabel DunnillCoach, England

Hi Carra,

Here's a good drill I found working on defence in the circle. There are more great drills similar to this under the 'defence' drills category.

Hope this helps.

Archie

Pocket drop defence

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Set up: 1 ball, half court space, 4 players. Players set up as if the ball is to be taken from the midcourt into the shooting circle. Aim is for GK/GD to time an intercept that will be delivered into the pocket.

Pocket drop defence

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