Develop your player's understanding of the straight line ball and how it can be used to great effect in game situations, as well as focusing on attacking options available from centre pass set plays.
What's in the session?
Help your players understand the importance of communication and timing when it comes to set plays, ready to make the most of them in a game situation, with a number of great team drills. Work on the speed of the straight line play, improving on how fast the ball can reach the shooters, communication throughout to ensure the attack flows. Don't waste any opportunity to get your team forward!
Ensure that your players have plenty of attacking options with this session!
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Tight markers win when attackers run in straight lines. Teach your players to dodge, change pace and time their drive so they get free when the ball is ready.
When everyone chases the ball, nobody is free. Teach your team to spread out, offer two options and clear space so the ball moves cleanly down court.
A shooter who can hold a strong position under the post is worth more than one who runs all over the circle. Here is how to coach body shape, a legal hold and a well-timed release, and how feeders make the most of it.