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Step 1
Know what is going on at all times. Besides watching the roller hockey player who is your defensive responsibility, keep your eye on the other situations in the game.
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Step 2
Play a "zone-to-man" defensive system. Split the defensive zone into four quadrants as follows: low left, low right, high left and high right. Guard the roller hockey player who is closest to your zone in a man-to-man coverage.
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Step 3
Pressure the puck handler to make a bad pass or shot by blocking his options. Allow one defensive roller hockey player to guard the puck handler while the rest of the team plays man-to-man and cuts off the puck handler's options.
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Step 4
Stay on your man at all times and don't let your guard down while waiting for the puck handler to give up a bad pass. If you do, the offense will find a way to get open. Maintain patience at all times.
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Step 5
Recruit the best possible goalie. Even the strongest defensive system will give up good chances sometimes. A strong goalie is your last line of defense.
