The team had a workout today. They were split into two groups, though there were more bigs in the first session, the players were not technically grouped by position
Today they worked on what will be USF's defensive principles which include: ball pressure, holding the help line and defending gaps. Guys have to learn to sprint to the ball in help situations, at the HS level, and some JuCo's, this isn't taught everywhere. Instead it is more about jumping to the ball because...it is easier and they are HS kids.
Coaches were teaching the correct close out technique from an off-ball position: close out with two hands high, then use one hand to distract as the player with the ball attempts to pass.
This team has the size, length and speed to be a good defensive team. I thought they had good focus today.
We all have to keep in mind that the "veterans" on this team have only been together for 15 months.
Today they worked on what will be USF's defensive principles which include: ball pressure, holding the help line and defending gaps. Guys have to learn to sprint to the ball in help situations, at the HS level, and some JuCo's, this isn't taught everywhere. Instead it is more about jumping to the ball because...it is easier and they are HS kids.
Coaches were teaching the correct close out technique from an off-ball position: close out with two hands high, then use one hand to distract as the player with the ball attempts to pass.
This team has the size, length and speed to be a good defensive team. I thought they had good focus today.
We all have to keep in mind that the "veterans" on this team have only been together for 15 months.
