All oppo ariels - shut down by def spoils
For all opposition aerial contests, focus on shutting them down with defensive spoils. Show courage by leaping into the air, making body-to-body contact, and extending your arm to effectively spoil the ball.
Key Steps:
Cover all exits and relentless pressure creating teasing distance to allow time and movement momentum to leap in air and spoil
Learn to outnumber at oppo choice of ariel high kicks
Shut down until momentum swings
Drills:
Protect & Anticipate Click here for Video
Training Scenario:
1.Kick to J3:
Set up the scenario by having the ball kicked to position J3.
2.Opposition Contest:
The opposition then kicks the ball to a contest situation.
3.Focus on Spoiling:
Practice defensive spoils by leaping, making body-to-body contact, and effectively disrupting the contest.