This one is for the attackers; getting free, good ball handling, and being smart with their movements and passes will set them up well for their next game.
Straight from the go the warm up challenges attackers to evade defenders or deliberately draw defenders for another attacker to have free space. Then we challenge players' ball handling and coordination, by putting their catching under pressure. Encourage ball placement and the ability to receive the ball on extension with the next 2 practices.
Players need to be able to get free to receive a pass one-on-one by holding their space and using their movements and body positioning. Finally players should judge when to pass backwards if they don't have a clear pass. All of this adds up to your players being able to look for the best pass to make, get free and hold their space, place the ball well and receive under pressure.
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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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.
A shooter who can hold a strong position under the post is worth more than one who runs all over the circle. Here is how to coach body shape, a legal hold and a well-timed release, and how feeders make the most of it.
