Defensive Transition Retreat Drill
Source:
US Lacrosse
This drill is excellent for teaching defensive players to get back in the zone ahead of their players
and the ball. The objective is to either beat your player to the hole to prevent the shot or the
development of a fast break.
Drill Description:
Set up 4 cones above the attack zone, 2 attack and 2 defence. Then add 2 cones off to the side
of the field, one defence and one attack.
X1 and X2 will attack the zone from the top with the ball. D1 and D4 will rush as fast as possible
to slow the ball down and prevent X1 and X2 from creating a fast break.
D2 and D3 will protect the middle of the fan and slide to the ball or the pass as needed to
prevent the fast break. The defence must focus on retreating into the zone and slowing the
attack to stop the fast break and force an even number situation.
Have the players play out the play to a shot, goal, or clear.
Variations
Vary the locations where the ball comes in from the point or the sides.
You can also add players to make the break situation build into a 6 v 6.
Skills Practiced:
• Double Teaming on Defence
• Even Strength Drill
• Defensive Positioning
• Transition Defence