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When the goaler is being zoned out of the goal circle what is the best way for a her to get past the Zone and into the circle?
work with one of your team players to guard the opponent that is stopping you from moving into the goal circle, or attempt to drive and fake. or drive out of the court and come back in as quick as you can
You can go around and through the goal line, or set up a screen with your centre court players. Thanks Michael
My suggestion is to head straight to the goal third pocket, off court and then back in over the baseline. This way you avoid any possible contact on the way through.
work with one of your team players to guard the opponent that is stopping you from moving into the goal circle, or attempt to drive and fake. or drive out of the court and come back in as quick as you can
I have found it beneficial to actually stand in front of the defender with my back to them and take the pass, thus forcing them back to their three feet. Once they have moved you pass back out to C/WA and you then move backwards into the defender again or alternatively you can then move sideways into the circle.
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