This Game/Drill is a great tool for both offense and defense principles
Set Up
On 1/2 of the field, set up teams so there are 3 Offensive Player an 4 Defensive Players. Create a Circle using cones or a portable crease, that represents the defensive house. This is a live 3v4 game, and the only rule applies that 1 defensive has to be in the crease at all times. If a defender needs to slide and help double team, the backside defense must be in the house to protect the crease. The offense can use any kind of motion or spacing to make it difficult for the defense to remain in the house. The offense gets a point for any goal scored, or getting the defense to leave the house empty. The defense gain point if the offense turns the ball over or goalie makes a save.
PRINCIPLES & COACHING POINTS
- Backside defense (2 and 3 slides) must be helping in backside on the crease
- Offense use spacing and dodges to try and move the defense around of of the crease
PROGRESSIONS
- You can do 4v5 or 5v6, which can make it a little easier on the defense, but same rules apply.
