3-Point Goaler Attack

DESCRIPTION

The goaler must start at the post for each drive and complete four different movements –

1. Drive from the post towards one of the side feeders to receive a ball,
2. Drive from the post along the baseline to receive a ball from the same feeder 
3. Drive from the post to the top feeder,
4. Quick drive into the backspace to receive a ball from the feeder on the other side of the circle, finishing with a shot.

COACHING POINTS

• Players must complete the sequence starting on one side, then repeat it immediately starting on the other side.
• Each movement should be made off a strong change of direction, turning the hips in line with where the goaler wants to drive next.
• On the angled drive back to the post, ensure the goaler turns and runs (rather than back-pedalling) but keeps their shoulders slightly turned towards the thrower.

Progression

After adding the defender, the goaler likely won’t be able to complete their drives in perfectly straight lines – they may need to be a little creative and do a couple of movements (you’ll see the goaler perform a couple of nice ‘rolls’ in the video) in order to lose the defender.

• If they’re unable to lose the defender, the thrower should just fake the pass but hold onto the ball, and the goaler should continue with the drill and do their next drive.
• On the final ball, if the goaler realises they are unable to get front position, they should quickly attempt to roll out into the backspace and receive a lobbed ball over the top. This isn’t a ‘hold’ – as soon as they recognise they can’t get in front, they should be off the body straight away and trying to create something out the back.
• – Perform each sequence 3-4 times per goaler before rotating positions