In squads (8-12 players) working on half a court, across the diagonal, two lines on either side Two offers made for the ball by A1 and A2, with the non-receiver making a second offer to receive the next pass ahead. A3 and A4 then make offers on the ball in the same format Players join the opposite line after they have completed their circuit of passes Move the ball for 20 passes Progression 1: Add in floating defender Progression 2: Have 2 floating defenders, and attackers can also use back pass Progression 3: Attackers must make 4 passes between them (can use back pass) before opposite pair come through Other options: Increase number of passes Forfeits for dropped balls
Ball carriers looking to use the straight line option whenever possible Passing ahead of the moving player Make correct decision about whom to pass, when and what pass to use Attacking Players reading off each other to give ball carrier two genuine offers Quick reaction of other attacker to reposition for next pass Looking to be on the straight line and gaining space down the court whenever possible Timing of next pairing to give next offers on the ball
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