Autosave 50311544

1v1 attacking in alternating channels (left, right and centre) starting from red line. Mark channels with cones up to dotted line outside D. Attacker plays ball to defender who plays ball back out then the drill is live. Defender to swap after every couple. Attacker to score, defender to drive ball out over red line. If attacker doesn't get past defender, assistant coach to have shot at GK Quickly progress to 2v1. Protecting the middle of the pitch Q&A why we should protect centre of pitch, more importantly the closer we get to defensive D. 2v2 in central channel Quickly progress to 3v2 Defensive principle: PALM = positive, aggressive, low, mobile Positive – go forward rather than sink deep to make tackle. Go towards the player and be 1.5 strides away Aggressive – be strong and decisive in the tackle Low – left hand low (2 hands on stick) Mobile – stay on toes and be able to change direction whilst staying low. Channel the attacker wide. 2v1s: Goalkeeper to call the defender either onto the ball player or free player Attack from top D is highest risk for defence; attack on left side of defence is next highest risk; attack on right side of defence is lowest risk High defender channels the attacker wide. Deep defender comes in for block tackle. If attacker gets past high defender, deep defender channels and high defender works back to cover deep defender.