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Click on a picture to download the animation - they may take some time over a slow connection Rebounds
This illustrates the value of following in on goal. The centre plays the ball out to the left wing, whose shot is saved by the goal minder. The centre knocks in the rebound before the goal minder can recover.
Defending 2 on 1
It is very important for the defender to stay aware of the forward who is heading for the goal and keeps the angle for the pass covered. If the spare forward stops or pulls back slightly, the defender must keep the angle for the pass blocked, even if that means that the ball carrier has an sight of goal. Trust the goal minder to cover the direct shot in this case.
Drop Pass
Still, remember what we said about following in?
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Notice
in this play that the defender first moves between the oncoming forwards, preventing the
cross court pass. The goal minder moves to cover the shot from the player with the ball.
As the forwards close on goal the defender keeps between the two attackers, while trying
to angle the ball carrier towards the boards without committing himself. Notice that as
the play ends the forwards have not been able to complete a pass and the ball carrier is
at an impossible angle for a shot.
Watch the way the green team's players cross over and the
defender follows the player who has left the ball for his team-mate. This allows a clear
shot on goal. Sadly, the keeper has followed the play and knocks the shot away.