What to look out for:
Fast and flat passes.
Positive driving runs.
Speedy change of direction
Progress by adding a passive defender(s) who will gradually become more active.
Attacker may then have to make several changes of direction to receive the flat and fast pass.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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When everyone chases the ball, nobody is free. Teach your team to spread out, offer two options and clear space so the ball moves cleanly down court.
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