Start with a Wide Stance: The defender should begin in an athletic stance — wide base, knees bent, and stick held out in front.
Engage First: Teach players to engage the dodger first — don’t wait to get hit. A proactive approach prevents being caught off balance.
Split the Attacker in Half: Imagine a line splitting the attacker vertically. Play to one side to take away their strong hand.
Shade to the Strong Side: If the attacker is left-handed, position yourself slightly toward their left to force them right, and vice versa.