Defensive Positioning Drill
Attacker probes and circles the defensive zone while the defender continuously adjusts position, maintaining arm-length distance and keeping their body square to the attacker before challenging a final shot.
10 min
2 players
Intermediate0.00s / 5.00s
Instructions
- 1Attacker circles to test defensive positioning
- 2Defender maintains proper distance (arm length)
- 3Keep body square to attacker
- 4Anticipate shot opportunity
Coaching Points
- Rotate your entire body to stay square to the attacker — never let them get behind your shoulder
- Take small adjustment steps constantly; don't wait for the attacker to be out of position
- Keep one hand raised toward the throwing arm at all times to contest the pass or shot
- When the attacker stops moving, expect a shot — raise your block arm immediately
- Control the space, not the attacker; give them the sideline, take away the center