OBJECTIVE:
Communicate in defence.
EQUIPMENT:
One hit shield per attacker.
GROUP SIZE:
Team.
AREA:
Half field.
DRILL EXPLANATION:
- Split group in half, with one half as attackers holding shields and the other half as defenders.
- Coach stands behind defending group so they can direct attackers with their arm.
- Defenders nominate opponents clearly and move laterally mirroring their movements.
- As a player in the attacking group is NOMINATED his/her opposite will move forward and tackle them.
- Members from the attacking group close to the contact area move forward to simulate support.
- The defending team rearrange themselves quickly to match up to opponents.
- With a further signal the defending group move forward into contact with their new opposites.
COACHING POINTS:
• Defenders should be aware to adjust their spacing in response to their opposite leaving no spaces.
VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:
Compete for a ball on tackle.
