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I can't get my team to use more than one channel!!

I can't get my team to use more than one channel!!

What is a good drill to get players to use all 3 channels and not bunch up??
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Lucy MackenzieCoach, England
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Jordan LockCoach, England

We make the court split into thirds and they had to pass in all possible channels before the team takes a shot. Hope this helps :)

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Jordan LockCoach, England

We make the court split into thirds and they had to pass in all possible channels before the team takes a shot. Hope this helps :)

Sportplan TeamAdministrator, United Kingdom

Hi Lucy,

We had our Expert Coach Marg Foster answer your question. Find her answer in the video below. Be sure to let us know what you think! 

Follow this link where Marg puts her analogy into practice. Channels to Feed the Circle

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