How do I 'breakdown' as a longstick defender? (I play long stick defense) Just played a game that I thought for the most part was good. It was a 7 hour car drive same day as game and 100+ degrees so I was a bit fatigued. Anyways at one part there was a scramble for the ball behind the net and my attackman was about 8 feet from the crease opposite side. I saw this and was playing back and conservatively. Ball gets thrown to him and I go to play body, but he took one step to the left and I pretty much missed him on the hit, annnnnd he scored. I got a piece of him but he was able to roll off. I felt bad about it and apologized to my goalie after the game. My coach told me to 'breakdown' next time which I don't know what that means. So how do I 'breakdown' on D and stop lunging on hits? I know this is longer than it needs to be I'm just venting out my frustration.