Set Up
Use cones or extra players and put 2 on the crease, and 2 on the lower back areas behind goal (Back left, Back right). Put 2 Defensive players in the crease and have the goalie start by yelling where the ball is. The defense will move and get into a good position, and then after 2-3 seconds, the goalie will yell the other location and the defenders need to move into position.
Coaching Points & Principles
- Sticks UP! Always have your stick up in the passing lanes so you are ready to knock down passes, or check down
- Adjacent crease defender should have their back to the sideline, turned sideways so they can see both their player and ball
- Backside crease will have back to the goalie, protecting the inside crease
- Goalie is communicating where the ball is
