Basic idea:
- The players now combine the two prior exercises, so that they have to make proper decisions several times in a row.
(Figure 1)
Course:
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starts the sequence with a pass to (A).-
dynamically runs in direction of and receives a return pass into his running path (B).-
moves a bit towards the right side of , so that the latter is forced to shift his weight onto his left leg:→ If
breaks through directly (D) (= option 1).→ If
dynamically moves to the left and tries to break through directly (E) (= option 2).- Depending on the defense players’ movement,
should decide as follows:→ If
into his running movement path (H), and eventually breaks through (N and J) (= option 3).(Figure 2)
→ If
(L), and breaks through to the inner side (M) (= option 4).should carry out his actions at full speed and initially try to get a chance to shoot at the goal directly.
should initially keep both options open:
- Parallel piston movement (J).
- Taking on the crossing (L and M).
Competition:
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and carry out three defense actions against all attacking teams of 2.- Following this, it is the next two players’ turn to play defense. Repeat until each player has played defense once.
- Which attacking teams of 2 have scored highest?
Add a feeder/receiver each on the left and right side of the playing corridor to make the free 2-on-2 play easier. This way, the players may start the initial action after receiving the feeder’s/receiver’s return pass, so they have more time to prepare for their piston movement.
A2: Interaction of the back position players with the pivot using the Russian Screen
Recommended for overcoming these defense systems: all
Requirement:
Description:
In this series of exercises, the players use a Russian Screen as a team play option in depth.
Factors of success for the pivot:
- Correct screening and proper timing to block the defense player’s movements.
- Leaving the screen in direction of the ball (not behind the defense player), as late as possible, however.
- Picking up the ball and shoot under pressure.
- Catch the ball with one hand, if necessary.
Factors of success for the back position player:
- Dynamic shifting.
- Making the correct decision depending on the defense player’s behavior: shoot / breakthrough or pass to the pivot.
- Different passing variants when passing the ball to the pivot.
Implementation:
The basic 2-on-2 cooperation with the pivot may be used against any defense systems, i.e. both against offensive defense systems (3-2-1 defense and 1-5 defense systems) and against a 6-0 defense system with forward-stepping defense players.
A2.1 Preparatory exercise 1: Series of shots for the back position player
Basic course:
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and each always carry out two actions in a row.Course:
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starts the piston movement on the wing position and passes the ball into the running path of (A).-
(B).-
makes an extensive body feint to the left, in front of (C).