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Groups of 4, in an area the length of a third and just under half way across court. In this area have 3 attackers, 1 defender.

Starting at one end of the third the attackers move to the other end with their passes. Defender attempts to stop this. If the ball is intercepted it is reset to the end that play started on.

When attackers make it to the opposite end = 1 point

When the attackers get to 4 points swap the defender.

If the defenders are really struggling then the width can be made smaller.

COACHING POINTS

Free attackers balancing space and providing options
Decision making by ball carrier to pass forward or back
- Recognise which player is free
If the ball is passed backwards there needs to be movement/options with attackers re-offering for the ball
Ball carrier should pass and scan
- See where teammates are
- Options: Follow pass or run wide and deep to get the next phase

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Move into space:

Set up grids 5 m by 5m.

3 player with 1 ball in each grid

Player with the ball passes to the player moving to the empty cone.

Decision making

4 vs 2 Decision Making:

Use an area half the length/width of the court with 2 attackers, 2 defenders and 2 trailing players.

The attackers are working to get the ball to travel from one end to the other using their passes and the defenders are trying to intercept.

Trailers need to stay behind the ball and can receive and pass from an attacker if the other attacker isn't free.

If the ball is intercepted then the defenders become the new attackers.

Pairs should keep score.

Decision making

Build Communication on Court:

Player 1 turns their back to players 2 and 3 and receives the ball from X.

On receiving the ball player 1 pivots.

Players 2 and 3 both make strong sideways movements, but only 1 of them calls for the ball. Player 1 passes to this player.

Decision making

Choosing Sides - 5 players:

On receiving the ball from the feeder player 1 turns.

Players 2 and 3 should both make strong sideways movements in opposite directions, the defender can go either way.

Player 1 must try and pass to the unmarked player as quickly as possible.

Footwork

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