We will be offering a ‘Dominant Defenders’ workshop during the Easter holidays, on Tuesday 12 April, 10am – 2pm, open to Flames players in years 9-11.

A workshop for players wishing to develop their defending skills and tactics in and around the defending circle.  Will cover: 

  • Specific movement for circle defenders – footwork, body angles, moving around a player without causing contact 
  • marking the shot and ‘boxing out’ 
  • Rebounding positions 
  • Denying space;  
  • When to be ball side, when to mark post side 
  • Working in Partnership with another defender 
  • Reading the playing preferences and patterns of shooters 

*Bring warm clothes and waterproofs as the workshop will be held outdoors 

*Bring plenty to drink, a packed lunch and healthy snacks for the day. 

The workshop will be free of charge, but please email hello@flamesnetball.co.uk before Friday 8th April to book a place.