A1 (centre corridor) starts with the ball Ball can't travel across three (mini) corridors Look for the square ball to the backup lead within 2-2.5 seconds After passing a square ball cut for depth If a cut for depth lead pulls the handover defender that attacker must keep driving and the preferred option is an at the ball lead into the free space
Leads in center corridor must be 100% sure of getting pass otherwise get out wide (no hovering in this area) A) At the Ball Lead - Straight Lead, Dodge, 45-degree angle to the ball B) Back up Lead - Square Lead, takes pass same level as thrower), angle lead C) Cut for Depth Lead - Down own corridor, Front cut, Back Cut, Drive-break-drive
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