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Start learning to force your cutter to go where you want, rather than the other way around

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A simple switch to shut down dish moves
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A method to prevent break side continuation on a dump behind play
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When a team forces their opponents to throw to one side of the pitch, it gives other defenders a chance to stand on that side of their player in position to get an interception. This drill gives a chance to practice staying on that side, even as the attacker moves.
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Since attackers are able to move in all directions, it is important that defenders can move in all directions as well.
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Get used to more complex downfield switching in Hasami by introducing all four deeps
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Marker movement on a one-way force is slightly different to a straight up mark and requires the marker to understand the immediate threats and defensive priorities
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A good drill to practice the fundamentals of good marking
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While the attacker tries to cover a large area, the defender aims to mirror their movements but in a smaller space.
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Your mark is always a threat. You should be constantly re-evaluating your position, making sure you are in the best place to make your opponent’s job difficult and guide them to where you want them to go.
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Preventing the reset to a dump/swing when trapping a team on the sideline can be highly effective. Here we look at how marking as a defensive pair can be even more effective.
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Great throwers can manipulate markers to move in lots of directions; here we show an effective method of moving on the mark to deal with pivots