Front attackers looking to shut down everything that comes into the space - that the attackers can't land ball in dangerous spaces (like circle edge). They need to learn not to go for intercepts, stay on task and keep working. Defenders at back are positioning themselves to create opportunities - entice the long lifted ball Set-Up: Moving ball around the 3 outside attackers initially to get defenders to cover by shifting the box Progression: start ball at C who send to either GA or WA then tries to drive through which C/WD need to shut down to force the long ball Progression: Play through variations and see what works/doesn't work Set-up: side line throw Set-Up: centre pass (easiest from a 3-over wall)
Front players shutting down the close passes Back players looking for opportunities, be brave and drive on those long, lifted balls Need to be cose enough to cover the space Angled to use peripheral vision to read and lead and see down court RESET quickly VOICES
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