Defense Ground Ball “Escape” Drill
Don't lose the Ground Ball battle right in front of your own goal! Use this simple drill with all your players to practice how to pick up loose balls and get away to get their hands free to pass.
Defense Break-Out Shooting Drill
/in Drills for Defense, Practice Drills & Games, Shooting Drills /by Ryan WallaceUse this simple small-group shooting drill to teach your Defenders to Break Out after a shot and start Fast Breaks to score those big-time highlight transition goals!
Defense Footwork Ground Ball Approach Drill
/in Defense, Drills for Defense, Ground Ball Drills, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceMany teams use this simple ground ball drill in their practice and pregame warm-ups to get their feet and sticks moving, plus add in a few more important elements for any Defender.
In-and-Out Footwork Drill for Defense
/in Defense, Drills for Defense, Practice Drills & Games, Speed, Agility & Quickness Drills /by Ryan WallaceDefensive footwork is one thing coaches and players overlook in practice all the time. Use this quick and easy drill to teach your players how to "Approach"- get out to guard the ball quickly, then back in to help cover the middle in settled and unsettled situations. Plus get some Speed, Agility & Quickness work done at the same time!
3-on-2 “Sideways” West Gennies Practice Drill
/in Drills for Defense, Numbers Advantage Drills, Passing and Catching Drills, Practice Drills & Games, Shooting Drills /by Ryan WallaceWe've heard a lot of talk lately about this great variation of the classic "West Gennies" Drill. It's a fun, fast, easy drill that every coach needs to know!
What Zone Defense Should I Use with my Youth Team
/in Defense, Drills for Defense, News, Practice Drills & Games, Zone Defense /by Ryan WallaceA Zone Defense can be a great way to slow down your opponents when they are bigger, faster or better. But it takes a lot of time to practice, so make sure you pick the right one!
Man-Down Defense: One Man Shut-Off
/in Defense, Drills for Defense, Man-Down Defense, Numbers Advantage Drills, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceThis is a simple play we see teams use quite often to disrupt their opponent's Man-Up Plays. Lock off their best shooter or feeder, and shut down their entire Man-Up Offense!
“Hammer” 1-on-1 Triple Ground Ball Drill
/in Dodging and Carrying Drills, Drills for Defense, Ground Ball Drills, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceThis is a simple, fun drill that you can do with boys and girls players of all ages and levels to practice Scooping under pressure, Dodging, Defense, and get some Conditioning, all at the same time!
Defending the Two-Man Game: Pick & Roll Defense Communication
/in Defense, Drills for Defense, Lax Lingo, Man-on-Man Defense, News, Practice Drills & Games /by Ryan WallaceThe "Two-Man" Pick & Roll Game is a standard offensive play for almost every team now. You can use the same tools we see College and Pro Teams using to defend against it!
Midfielders: Do NOT Sub on Defense!
/in Defense, Drills for Defense, Lax Lingo, Man-on-Man Defense, News, Practice Drills & Games, Riding Against the Clear /by Ryan WallaceMake sure all your players know this simple rule, so you don’t give up easy Fast and Slow Break goals! Make the other team score their goals the hard way!