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At Home Defensive Drills with Coach James Fahey of the Boston Cannons

By Murf Butler, 04/21/20, 7:15AM EDT

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How to work on your own to become a better defenseman!

Coach James Fahey, a University of Massachusetts alum and current Boston Cannon, takes us through some footwork, athleticism, and mobility to become better defensemen at home. While at the University of Massachusetts, James played in the USILA North-South All-Star Game as well as the NEILA East-West Senior Game. He was ranked first in the CAA and 29th nationally in caused turnovers per game.

Coach James Fahey, a University of Massachusetts alum and current Boston Cannon, takes us through some footwork, athleticism, and mobility to become better defensemen at home. While at the University of Massachusetts, James played in the USILA North-South All-Star Game as well as the NEILA East-West Senior Game. He was ranked first in the CAA and 29th nationally in caused turnovers per game.


Drill #1: Footwork


Drill #2: Mobility


Drill #3: Dynamic Leg Work


Now that you know what to do, go out and get better on your own! A few minutes every day will make you a better defenseman! If you love working on your own, then the results will come; and you'll become an Attackman's worst nightmare.


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