Get Past The Defender # 2
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 5+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 5 players per station
- supply of balls
- cones to mark off area
- zones 4-5yds deep
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- players dribble from the starting point with the ball to first area and try to get past the defender into the save zone
- next the player must now take on the second defender
- switch defenders after 2-3 minutes
Variation:
- start activity with passive defenders as a warm up
- the defender is restricted to move from side to side only trying to stop the dribbling attacker
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Attacking:
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
Defending:
- close down
- angle and speed of approach
- body shape, balance, and foot positioning
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
