Beginers 3 ft practice

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DESCRIPTION

Split the group in 2, one 1/2 line up on a tranverse line two arms width apart - the Attackers.  The remaining players line up opposite a partner at 3ft - 1 mtr - Defenders.  The group on the line has a ball per player and pretend to be passing the ball all over the place, high, low, side, fake bounce etc.  The defenders defend the spcae without falling in for 4-5 secs.  Repeat 3 - 5 times and then swap over (no need to move just give the ball to the other partner).

COACHING POINTS

It is important to teach a strong 3ft Defencsive position...

  1. Feet flat on the ground, avoid tippy toes because they will fall in.
  2. Knees bent (1/2 squat position, ready to launch up to intercept - (I tell the kids 'like they're about to sit on a toilet' - they laugh but don't forget it.)  
  3. Back straight, eyes up on the ball at all times.
  4. Arms up and over the ball; quickly reacting to follow the ball, blocking pass options.  I teach the Karate Kid method - 'wax on and wax off' - left hand protects left hand side space, right hand the right hand space and both hands for the middle space.  
  5. Whilst the defender is defending the attacker is counting 1- 1000, 2-1000, 3-1000 to practice timing for the 3 second passing rule. 4 -5 seconds for beginners as per Net Set Go rules.

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