The first player waiting in the line passes to blue one on the side of the court and moves forward to receive the return pass.
At this point dependin on where the blue player has received the pass the red defenders should communicate and decide which of them is best placed to come out and defend against the oncoming attacker.
The 'spare' defender should position themsleves beside the green player, ready to intercept the pass from the attacking player.
Defenders should make a decision as early as possible.
Defending a pivot :
- static pivot : stand in front
- agile pivot : try to defend when standing, moving behind the player.
Progression:
Allow the wing player who playes the wall pass to join in the attack and try to create space to get the ball through to the green player.
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