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.