2.02 INDIVIDUAL DEFENCE
(f) FOLLOWING THE TRAINER
Defending exercise where the entire group must follow the trainer
The players are spread out in the available space with at least four metres between each player. Everyone faces the trainer, who is about eight metres in front of the group.
A. The trainer runs slowly towards the group. The players run backwards at the same speed, so that they maintain the same distance between themselves and the trainer. After 10 metres, the trainer stops and runs backwards. Thus the players must stop and run forwards. The trainer sets the pace and continues to run differing distances backwards and forwards.
B. As A, but now the trainer runs slowly to the left, the players therefore running to their right. Continue alternating between left and right, over differing distances and gradually increasing the tempo (speed).
C. As A, but now the emphasis is on the group reacting as quickly as possible. The distance between players and the trainers should not vary. The tempo is quick.
D. As B, but quickly, thereby requiring quick reactions. The trainer can support his/her movements with verbal instructions “right, left, quicker, yes etc.” An enjoyable variation to test the players’ concentration is to shout one instruction while demonstrating the opposite. Since the objective is to follow the trainer, the players should follow the movement and not the voice.
E. The trainer now runs in four directions (combining C and D) at a fast pace. In principle this has already become a standard defence exercise. In the next variation, it certainly is.
F. As E, but the trainer introduces changes of speed in the movements. If the trainer forgets his/her korfball shoes (which can happen) or is injured, two solutions are possible:
1. One of the players can lead the group
2. The trainer stands in front of the group and indicates with arm movements and the voice what should happen. Left arm outstretched and the instruction to run quickly, for example.