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how can you defend a tall shooter that stands and puts their arm up indicating a lob pass and holds you back with their hip?
Ekeesha RathnayakePlayer, Australia
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Eleanor DurrPlayer, England
Hi Ekeesha,
Holding shooters can always be a difficult task for any defenders, however there is simple way to overcome this!
I have attached a video explaining how to defend a holding shooter, essentially the best way to mark a holding shooter is to prevent her setting up in the first place. Get your defence to maintain a narrow foot base and quick feet in order to keep moving around your shooter. This will make the shooter keep having to move and try to re-set up in a different position, it will also mean the ball carrier cannot clearly see where the shooter wants the ball.
A good way to practice this is with the drills I have selected below:
Moving round attacker
1 vs 2 Guarding Ball Side
Hope this helps.
Defending a Holding Shooter
DESCRIPTION
Firstly, try to not let your shooter set up a holding position, however if she does... Keep moving your feet around the shooter to put pressure on her and ensure she has not free space to hold into Try to stay as close as possible but without contacting the shooter Ensure you move around the shooter both in front and behind for the best chance of success
Defending a Holding Shooter
DESCRIPTION
Firstly, try to not let your shooter set up a holding position, however if she does... Keep moving your feet around the shooter to put pressure on her and ensure she has not free space to hold into Try to stay as close as possible but without contacting the shooter Ensure you move around the shooter both in front and behind for the best chance of success
