Practice #5 (2/9)

Ken and I were pleasantly surprised at how well the players cut and threw during the in-cut drill. They completed 15 forehands quickly, so they only had to do one set of sprints, rather than two, but they weren't as lucky with the backhands. While it was good to see everyone attacking the disc and making decent throws and catches, we have to remember that we were indoors. Throw a little wind into the equation and it probably would have been decidedly sloppier.

The defense drill was a success, just as much for the intesity the players put forth as it was an opportunity to work on defensive positioning and footwork. It was fun to watch Sarah and Mia, our two fastest players, mark up on each other. The losing team each round (we had 3 total rounds) had to do a small set of sprints. Since the same team won each time, they joined the losing team for the final set. Sarah's in-cuts and attack on the disc were textbook perfect, both in the in-cut and defense drill. She is poised for a breakout season.

The zone walk-through was so-so, but we were working indoors, without wind, on a small field. Everyone has at least some experience with zone already. We had to squeeze in our trap-zone intro also since it looks like we might not have practice again until at least next weekend. I think we'll get our best zone work in at scrimmages and tournaments.