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Tripod Block and Chase
15mins
15mins
Delivery Notes
Cheap n Easy 22
A very chaotic small league in the middle of nowhere (Brno)
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15
mins
Objective
Skaters learn to transition from a "tripod blocking a jammer" situation to a "blockers chasing a jammer" situation.
Activity
Blockers form a(n open) tripod at the jammer line. The jammer tries to get past the tripod, and the blockers try to block the jammer.
- If the blockers can keep the jammer until the pivot line, that is where the exercise round ends (position of first set of refs in the picture)
- If the jammer gets past the blockers at any point, the blockers will start a chase, that can last untuil the first corner (position of second set of refs in the picture).
- During this chase, they will assume that the last opposing blockers is at the pivot line; the blockers therefore have to bridge accordingly!
Tip: this is also an excellent exercise for refs to train their "no pack" and "out of play" definitions at the front of the "pack"!
Check For Learning
For blockers: being able to keep the jammer behind the tripod, using an open tripod. Being able to communicate well who will chase and who will bridge. Providing a good bridge for your chasing teammate. Chasing a jammer effectively and stopping them/hitting them out and recycling back.
For jammers: being able to break through or move around the tripod. Being able to "win" a chase every time and escape from the pack.
For blockers: being able to keep the jammer behind the tripod, using an open tripod. Being able to communicate well who will chase and who will bridge. Providing a good bridge for your chasing teammate. Chasing a jammer effectively and stopping them/hitting them out and recycling back.
For jammers: being able to break through or move around the tripod. Being able to "win" a chase every time and escape from the pack.