Community | Switch point of attack

David Carford Coachther, England

DESCRIPTION

Attackers outside 23m switch play waiting for an opening to pass the ball to a player unmarked. Attacker to score goal. Point for shot at goal. Point for getting to T spot. Defence to start within the final quarter. Win turnover and run ball out to 23m (1 point). Start 4 attackers v 3 Defenders inside 23m. 2 attackers switching outside 23m.

COACHING POINTS

Red areas - goal scoring opportunities. Blue areas - T spot to penetrate D behind defence. Objective is to deiver ball to penalty spot. Other areas - receiving unmarked is good and a start in trying to get the ball into a scoring opportunity. Can use to move defence. Discuss advantages of retaining posession and switching play. Technical: switching play using slap - fast and accurate. Pre scan - Receive strong (open stick) - re scan quickly - decision to pass in or switch - pass - repeat.

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