Overview

Pressure the Resets trains handler defenders to disrupt the reset system without over-committing and giving up an easy gain. The drill is built on the principle that presence and positioning do more work athleticism

Handler defenders who chase the disc or react late give up easy resets. Those who position early and stay patient force the offence to work harder for the same yards.

Aims

Targeted Core Skills

• Handler defender footwork and stance
• Reading the active handler's body language and stall count
• Recovery positioning after a reset is completed
• Communication between handler defenders

Setup

• 1 active handler (with disc), 1 dump handler
• 1 handler defender on the dump, 1 defender on the active handler (applying force)
• The active handler is in position — stall count begins at 5 to simulate late-disc pressure
• Half-field, backfield area only

(Diagram to be added)

Execution

1. The active handler receives the disc with stall count at 5 (or a coach counts from 5).
2. The dump handler cuts to create the reset.
3. The handler defender works to take away the easiest reset option.
4. The active handler tries to complete the reset under pressure.

Rotation: Active players rotate out, or switch from offense to defence.

Emphasis / Coaching Focus

Common Mistakes

Developments

Development 1 – Full 3v3 Backfield

Objective: Simulate real backfield play.

• Add the third offensive handler (secondary) and a third defender
• 3v3 in the backfield with full movement
• Transition drill: if reset is completed, the play continues as a short 3v3 game
• Play to a score or set number of completions

Coaching Emphasis:

• Communication becomes essential — no one can cover everything alone
• Reset pressure is cumulative: a delayed reset every time adds up over a point

Progressions / Regressions

Regression:

• Stall count starts at 3 (shorter window for the reset, easier for defender)
• Dump handler's movement is restricted to one direction

Progression:

• Full stall count
• Active handler can move freely before releasing
• Add an endzone threat — if reset reaches a line, it becomes a score

Coaching Notes

Related Drills

• Deny The Lane
• Rotate Help
• Break Mark 1