Community | Ball Placement / Holding Space 1

DESCRIPTION

In groups of 5: Feeder, Attacker, Holding Attacker, Defender (additional player who becomes defender later) Feeder throws ball to self to set timing Attacker drives in to receive a straightline ball (try a variety of angles and directions for drive) They need to turn in air and sight the uncontested space of the holding attacker. Initially, the holding attacker is standing completely still and using just body angle and the placement of ball to recieve The defender can do anything they want - start front, back, side and move around the body. Encouraage them to do so otherwise this practsie is likely to default to a high ball over every time! Progressions / Variations add in hands over defence on attacker add in preliminary movement for attacker add in defender on attacker allow holding attacker to add in one movement feeder can vary when and where they release the ball Take Onto Court Into holding GS Sending WA/C to circle edge Defence taking to transition line

COACHING POINTS

This practice develops both accurate ball placement as well as improving the physical signals/communication between players Attacking player sighting the defender early to recognise the "uncontested space" Head (eyes), shoulders, body around, balanced landing and accurate pass. Keep your holding attacker SAFE! The holding attacker use of body angle to create a space for the ball to land away from the defender. Strong on the hold, not giving up space too early, measured reaction to defensce position (rather than disco dancing around!). TRUST the attacker to place ball into a safe space! Placement of ball to the attacker so they can receive ball high, turn in air and be ready to deliver onwards pass The feeder might later consider when and where they release the ball to help guide the attacker to a space that opens a good onwards pass.

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PROGRESSION

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