Defensive Positioning and Anticipation in Half Court
Session Overview
This session is about being in the right place one beat earlier. It focuses on how defenders anticipate passes, protect dangerous water, and position their body so attackers are forced into lower-percentage choices. Players will get a practical feel for how half-court defense becomes easier when everyone sees the same picture: ball pressure, help-side positioning, passing-lane pressure, and controlled blocks. It’s a strong session for athletes who want to stop chasing plays and start dictating them.
Meet Your Mentor
Chase Dodd
Rightie Attacker
Chase Dodd is an Olympic Bronze Medalist and back-to-back NCAA National Champion, currently competing as an elite attacker for the Los Angeles Athletic Club. A Long Beach native and UCLA alumnus, he earned consecutive NCAA and First Team All-American honors during his championship runs in 2024 and 2025. A four-year member of the United States Men's Water Polo Team, Chase has also earned silver at the 2023 World Cup, gold at the 2023 Pan American Games, and bronze at the 2022 Junior World Championships. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Environmental Science and a minor in Geography, balancing world-class academics with high-level international competition. Known for his versatility and suffocating defense, he continues to represent the next generation of American water polo pushing towards the LA 2028 Olympics.
Meet Your Mentor
Chase Dodd
Rightie Attacker
Chase Dodd is an Olympic Bronze Medalist and back-to-back NCAA National Champion, currently competing as an elite attacker for the Los Angeles Athletic Club. A Long Beach native and UCLA alumnus, he earned consecutive NCAA and First Team All-American honors during his championship runs in 2024 and 2025. A four-year member of the United States Men's Water Polo Team, Chase has also earned silver at the 2023 World Cup, gold at the 2023 Pan American Games, and bronze at the 2022 Junior World Championships. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Environmental Science and a minor in Geography, balancing world-class academics with high-level international competition. Known for his versatility and suffocating defense, he continues to represent the next generation of American water polo pushing towards the LA 2028 Olympics.
- Professional techniques and strategies
- Mental preparation and focus
- Performance optimization tips
- Q&A with expert mentor
- Live online session via Zoom
- Interactive Q&A throughout
- Small group setting for personalized attention
- Recording available for 48 hours
- Active Premium subscription
- Stable internet connection
- Suitable space for participation
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