· Attacker begins between Cones 1 and 2
· Defender begins between Cones 3 and 4
· Defender serves ball to attacker
· With ball, attacker tries to cross line of Cones 3 and 4
· Defender closes in on attacker and tries to steal, tackle or toe kick ball out of channel
Baker’s Keys
· Close in on the attacker until she gets a good first touch. Then begin jockeying for position and channeling.
· Since the attacker is approaching at full speed, you need to decelerate properly and channel her in one direction or the other. Don’t get beat by pace.
· If the option of tackling presents itself, time it to make sure you get a piece of the ball.
· Ideally, try channeling the attacker in the direction of her less dominant foot.
· If the attacker gets by you, the drill is not over. Keep going until the attacker crosses the line.