Opening playing variants against various defense systems. Jörg Madinger
to the pivot following different initial actions are a factor of success against any defense system. The players initially play against offensive defense systems; usually, there are large gaps which can be used by the pivot, and passing the ball to the pivot is possible very frequently.
A3.1 Preparatory exercise 1: Passing to the pivot
Setting:
- The players each have a ball and stand on both back positions. They should stand broadly (close to the side line).
- One pivot and one defense player each stand on either side of the 7-meter line.
Basic position of the pivot:
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(Figure 1)
Course:
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- As soon as he has caught the ball,
- Afterwards, the players start the sequence over on the other side, with
(Figure 2)
Instructions for the two defense players:
- At the beginning of the exercise, the defense player should allow the catching, turning and shooting moves.
- In the next step, the defense player should increase the pressure right before the pivot receives the pass and try to leave the screen.
- As soon as the pivot has received the ball, the defense player should vigorously try to prevent him from shooting at the goal.
A3.2 Preparatory exercise 2: Finding the right timing for a pass
Setting:
- The two foremost defense players (
- The pivot and the respective defense player (
(Figure 1)
Course:
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(Figure 2)
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- If the passing path to the inner side, i.e. to
- If the passing path to the inner side is obstructed,
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- As soon as the passing path to
(Figure 3)
(Figure 4)
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- Afterwards, the players repeat the course on the other side.