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Set up: At least 6 players form equal lines in a triangle formation. One defender in the middle. One ball.

  • Progression for MAD
  • Players are to pass the ball to either of the other 2 lines then move to the opposite.
  • Defender must apply pressure and attempt intercepts.
  • The aim is to keep all 3 line balanced so there is always someone to pass to and no one is ever left in a line by themselves. 

COACHING POINTS

 

Players are to understand the importance of balancing court and to be a reactive player after they have passed.

 

PROGRESSION

  • Keep time of how long it takes each defender to force an error. Either intercept or no one in one of the lines. 
  • Once defender has forced an error swap another defender in. 
  • Make it a competition- fastest to force an error wins.  

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MAD- Make A Decision.:

*AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON*

Set up: At least 6 players form equal lines in a triangle formation. One ball.

  • Players are to pass the ball to either of the other two lines then move to the opposite line.
  • The aim is to keep all 3 lines balanced so there is always someone to pass to. No post is to be left with just one player.
  • Set goal for players to be able to maintain lines for 30 seconds.

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Reaction race and pass:

White player 1 initiates a move towards either ball (on cone). Red player 1 responds and tries to get the ball before white 1 . But whoever gets to the ball first throws to their team mate.

Defender must decide whether to

  1. go for the ball and defend the throw if unsuccessful or
  2. drop back and mark the receiver.

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Choosing Sides - 5 players | Footwork

Choosing Sides - 5 players:

On receiving the ball from the feeder player 1 turns.

Players 2 and 3 should both make strong sideways movements in opposite directions, the defender can go either way.

Player 1 must try and pass to the unmarked player as quickly as possible.

Footwork
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Build Communication on Court:

Player 1 turns their back to players 2 and 3 and receives the ball from X.

On receiving the ball player 1 pivots.

Players 2 and 3 both make strong sideways movements, but only 1 of them calls for the ball. Player 1 passes to this player.

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