Category: Defensive Schemes
Type: Strategy
DEFENDING THE STANDARD MAN-UP OFFENSE
During periods of the game in which the offensive team has the man advantage, this defense can be used against thse opponents Standard Man-Up Offense. Readers are advised to read the Standard Man-Up Offense before reading this defensive scheme to become familiar with the described positions.
The five players on defense are arranged into 2 lines. The first line, being closest to the goal, has 3 players in it, and the second line, further up the pool, has the other two players in it. The 3 defenders closest to the goal are to position themselves between the two low post men and the two wingers. These three players shift their bodies depending on where the ball is in the water. For example, if the ball is at the shooters right wing, the defender nearest that wing will defend him/her. The defender between the two low post men will defend the right low post men. The defender outside the left post will defend the left low post man. As the ball moves around the offense, the low defenders shift to defend against that shot, always keeping their hands up.
In the second line, further up the pool, are the high post defenders. These two defenders play straight up against the high post offense players. The purpose of these defenders positioning is to discourage shots from the high post men, as well as try to intercept passes going between offensive players in his/her direction.
The key to this defense is to keep the defenders' hands up, always discouraging shots from the outside. Low post defenders are to play tight defense against the low post men. There is a lot of grabbing in the low post positions, so fight to keep position. A rule of thumb: If you are defending against a low post man, put a hand on their shoulder and the other hand up in the air.
Submitted by: Coach Dave
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