WU - Ball Mastery + DF Approach & Body Position

OBJECTIVE:

Ball Mastery WU + Individual DF technique  

SET UP:

• 15m x 8m lanes
• 2 pairs in each lane

 PROCEDURE:

• DF (red) pass ball to AT (blue) and DF closes space quickly
• AT dribbles from side to side (zig-zags) working on designated dribbling technique
• As AT dribbles, the DF works on DF shape and jockeying
• Switch roles after each rep

 DRIBBLE VARIATIONS:

Inside Cut

Outside Cut

V-Pull

Random (Unpredictable COD) – REACTIVE DF shape 

COACHING POINTS:

Approach: Close down the AT w/ speed and intensity to delay forward movement

Communication: I GOT BALL!! (habit that translates to communication when defending in units)

Braking + Body Position:Smaller steps as you approach AT. Lower center of gravity and angle body shape (“side-on”)

Spacing: Be at a challenging distance from AT but not too close where he can easily accelerate pass you