15-16u Girls Defence/Block Training

What to Expect

This session focuses on developing consistent defensive positioning, efficient footwork, blocking, and precise platform control to improve first-ball execution and defensive coverage. Athletes will refine their reaction speed, first step speed, tracking skills, and ability to read attackers, ensuring they can anticipate shot direction and adjust their platform and blocking angles accordingly. Training will emphasize shuffle steps, quick drop steps, and crossover recoveries to expand defensive range while reinforcing proper body posture and platform stability for accurate ball control. Players will also work on handling emergency situations, training for dives, pancakes, and controlled out-of-system saves to keep plays alive. As the season progresses, sessions will evolve from fundamental defensive posture and controlled digging mechanics to faster-paced attack recognition and game-speed defensive transitions, reinforcing decision-making under pressure. The emphasis will be on building strong defensive habits, refining footwork, and learning defensive spacing concepts to understand their role in team defense. Expect high-repetition drills, reaction-based training, and situational scrimmages that test defensive consistency in live game scenarios. Limit of 6 athletes supported by 2 coaches.