Working across the court using just a change of pace to gain advantage over the defender. Send and recieve ball from one feeder to the next. Only chnage of pace, no change of direction. Progression: Allow a change of direction, but only after they have passed the defender and in conjunction with a change of pace!
The attacker has to do enough in the first place to interest the defender and create a space The advantage lies with the attacker in that only she know when she will 'attack' Head up, feet under body, hips aligned forward, confidence and commitment!
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