Using the width of a third create 3 lines either side of the third (a minimum of 12 players is required for this drill to be effective)
The first row of 3 (RED) will have one ball and work it to the other side (1, 2, 3)
The ball is passed off to the next set of 3 who will do the same (4)
HOWEVER the 3 players who were just attacking (RED) will now defend the next set of 3 who they just passed the ball too
NOTE: The GREEN players who have just defended will go behind the BLUE and get ready for their turn to attack
Each unit of 3 will go from attacking to defending straight away
The attackers should try penetrate space to get free and keep offering for the ball
The defenders should try keep their players up court to slow them down
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Tight markers win when attackers run in straight lines. Teach your players to dodge, change pace and time their drive so they get free when the ball is ready.
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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