Before embarking on a road trip to Gambier, OH to face a very tough Kenyon College on Saturday. The Hornets spent Friday afternoon working to refine their defensive shape. After beginning the year with three straight shutouts the Hornets are looking to become a shade more consistent along the back line and specifically with team defense shape in the midfield. The warm-up began with a little bit of footwork and reading the visual cues of an attacker. Then the team moved into a three zone game that really focuses on team shape, moving defensively as a unit, and not allowing through balls. Moving to a larger space the girls then played 4 defenders against 4 attackers going to two wide goals. This activity gradually increased in numbers and space. Progressing from 4v4 to 4v6 to 5v6 and then to 10 minutes of full field scrimmaging. A couple of the attackers then stayed after to put in some finishing reps. That concluded the training for the week. 7:45am breakfast tomorrow before a long haul to Kenyon. With classes now started there will be plenty of homework being attended to on the bus ride. In their last non-conference game of the season the Hornets will be looking to finish at a .500 prior to league play. It appears that Saturday will be a superb day for a game and the makings are all set for an extremely competitive and entertaining match. Also, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to first year Hornet, Rachel Fine!
GO HORNETS!!!
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