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Learning targets · Game · defence

Ball–you–basket

Stand between your player and the basket, and see the ball and your player at the same time.

Cue

See ball, see man.

Why
Position before action: whoever stands well doesn't need to reach or gamble.

When can they do it?

Layer 0AwareFinds their player and stands between them and the basket.
Layer 1ControlMoves on every pass before the ball arrives.
Layer 2Shape your ownStands in the right help spot one and two passes away.

What to watch

  • Moves on every pass
  • Points to ball and player

What often goes wrong
Watching only your own player, or only the ball.

Activities that train it

How it connects

Needed for Help and recoverForesee the advantage, don't gamble

Goes with Defensive stance and slide

Solves Awareness