Set Up
Create a small area to play, with 1 offensive player and 1 defensive player on each end. We have the players split into two teams, so every player gets experience on both the offensive and defensive side. Both sides will work at the same time for maximum reps. We are using cones to split the field in half, so the players can get an idea on spacing knowing where to be as a defender or crease offensive player. The drill starts with a midfielder dodging the alley guarded by a defender. As they approach a scoring area, the defense on crease will slide to the ball. The ball carrier must recognize, and we want the areas offensive play to call for the ball or follow slide to receive a pass and finish with a shot. The Players on crease will move to the opposite line, and the players who just ran down as midfielders, will become the crease players
Coaching Points & Principles
- Defense – On crease, make sure you are IN BETWEEN your player, and the ball carrier. You should be a stick length away ready to slide. When you slide, make sure you are taking s good angle of approach attacking the offense hands and front shoulders
- Offense – Ball Carrier should get hands free with a small step away if needed, to make a quality pass. Player on crease should show or follow the slide calling for the ball!
Progressions
- Put 2 players of each on crease, choose 1 to slide to the offense has to read the right look!
