7. Wherever possible the defensive team structure should stop the ball being transferred or ‘switched’. Keep the ball on the same side of the field. Allowing a change in the point of attack will require a change in intercepting position of each defender. This can cause confusion in defense and will often concede goals if not managed effectively and with urgency.
8. If an attacker has possession of the ball near the baseline BE PATIENT and apply pressure while PRoTECTING yoUR FEET. Avoid conceding ‘soft’ penalty corners from these ‘impossible to score’ positions.
9. Communication. The player behind the defender in front of them should confirm or alter their position with verbal cues. Early, concise cues need to be provided by players from behind whenever movement takes place from attackers.
twalsh@usafieldhockey.com
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