
Discuss- planning ahead and positioning to protect your space In 2s with 1 ball and 4 dots. 1. Straight lead clear out to start and repeat. Alternate clearing sides x 6. Keep driving on to ball/ catch full arm extension 2. Diagonal L/R- 45 lead (away from defender). Need strong shoulder pass in front/ full arm extension 3. Change of direction- diagonals. Need strong shoulder pass in front/ full arm extension 5. Change of direction- fwd/ drop back- lob pass/ high release Combination in 2s with 1 ball straight/ diagonal/ change of direction/ diagonal/ change of direction Shuttle Ball drill- easy pass to opposite line/ advanced pivot and pass back to same line 1. straight short chest pass, longer shoulder pass, 2. diagonal L/R 3. change of direction 4 corners 1. Straight ball corner to corner 2. Diagonal thru middle 3. dodge thru middle 4. change of direction
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