Decision-Making (Turning Fully)

DESCRIPTION

A classic movement drill with a plethora of applications; here we look at ensuring we have the basics in place to be able to make a good decision on the next pass/movement.

• Groups of 3 with 1 ball
• Attacking player in the middle drives to post with ball for a pass, then turms to pass to the opposite post.
• Repeat x 10
• Start with no further instruction

Question then ask them to repeat considering:

• mix up the direction of the turn
• mix up the type and timing of the feed
• consider pace and movement change (type and direction)
• improve 'flow' of the ball so player's body becomes part of the movement of it (feet, hips, head turn and send it onwards)

Progression

• The opposite feeder (without ball) can now decide to make a cross over their chest with their arms indicating not to throw the ball.
• In this case the attacking player has to reset back, retreat/clear and then drive again
• Feeders shouldn't cross move than twice in a row and the orginal feeder can't cross if they are going to be used as the reset.

COACHING POINTS

• Players can easily let this drift into a pattern of movement with little consideration, so pick up the detail to keep their minds fcussed.
• The drive is at a pace! It should be decernible from the rest of the movement; it is a signal to the feeder where and when to deliver the ball.
• Feet under the body at all times - no leping or lunging - to enable a balanced landing and more accurate onwards pass
• Hand(s) firmly around the ball to catch.
• Head zips around to sight as soon as possible - the rest of the body will normally follow ;-)
• Turn (in the air) fully so toes are pointing down the court towards the next target for the onwards pass.