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  • Execution
    • Form pairs on the field: two attackers and two defenders.
    • The attackers position themselves 3 metres outside the free throw line.
    • One attacker begins by making a throwing motion towards the defender opposite him.
    • The opposing defender attempts to block the ball by touching it with both hands.
    • The other defender provides backup to his teammate.
    • The attacker throws the ball to his teammate.
    • The teammate repeats the throwing motion while the defender opposite him tries to block the ball.
    • Repeat this cycle five times and then switch roles.
    drawing Attack and defence in pairs
  • Execution
    • The attacker starts at a distance of 3 metres from the free throw line.
    • The attacker begins with three steps and makes an overarm throw movement.
    • The defender steps forward and touches the ball with both hands.
    • Both players return to their starting position.
    • Repeat this five times before switching roles.
    Points of Attention
    • Ensure that the defender stands with the correct foot forward to offer the path to the side.
    • The attacker must stand with the correct foot forward and make a powerful throwing movement.
    drawing 1-on-1 blocking
  • Execution
    • The defender holds the pivot player by the throwing arm/hand and pulls lightly. Player 2 passes the ball to the pivot player, targeting the 'wrong' arm/hand, and the pivot player returns the ball.
    • On the pivot player's signal, player 2 delivers a bounce pass. The pivot player breaks free, grabs the ball, and scores.
    Execution
    • Two backcourt players alternately pass the ball to the pivot player.
    • The other pivot player defends and can be engaged in various ways: closer, bounce pass, behind the back, etc.
    • The defending pivot player defends with a ball in their hand.
    drawing Pivot player 2
  • Execution
    • The centre backcourt player applies pressure between positions 2 and 3 and passes to the left backcourt player who is starting in motion.
    • Then, the centre backcourt player returns to position and receives a new ball.
    • The left backcourt player applies pressure between positions 1 and 2 and passes to the left wing player, who finishes with an angle extension.
    • Subsequently, the left backcourt player returns to his position.
    • The centre backcourt player once again applies the same pressure and passes to the incoming backcourt player, who comes up from 10 meters and finishes.
    • Repeat the exercise on the other side.
    • Finally, the centre backcourt player receives the ball after team play with the left backcourt player or right backcourt player and finishes.
    drawing Finishing and positioning in team play
  • Execution
    • Players start in the left corner of the field on the baseline.
    First Round
    • Move sideways over the goal area line.
    • Slide from one cone to the next cone towards the centre line.
    • Sprint across the centre line from the right to the left side.
    • Complete the ladder exercise.
    Second Round
    • Move sideways over the goal area line with a step out.
    • Perform short sprints between the cones.
    • Sprint again across the centre line.
    • Complete the ladder exercise.
    drawing Course with side steps and sprints
  • Organisation
    • Form pairs with one ball each.
    • Set up a goal using cones or a goalkeeper.
    Assignment
    • Try to gain possession of the ball and finish with a running or jump shot.
    Rule
    • The pairs stand to the left and right of the trainer.
    • The trainer throws, bounces, or rolls the ball forward.
    • The first person to get the ball becomes the attacker; the other becomes the defender.
  • Setup
    • 1 attacker and 1 defender in a marked area with cones.
    Execution
    • The attacker attempts to pass the defender without the ball.
    • Once the attacker is past the defender, they receive the ball.
    • After receiving the ball, the attacker shoots at the goal.
  • Setup
    • Form four rows with three persons per row.
    • The rows face each other, so two rows look at each other.
    Execution
    • Pass the ball to the person in the opposite row while you keep moving.
    • After passing, join the back of the row.
    • You can also choose to move to the opposite row, the adjacent row, or the diagonally opposite row.
  • Objective

    • Improve the cooperation between the backcourt players and wings, and effectively use switches in a 5 vs 5 setup.

    Execution

    • Start with a 5 vs 5 formation where the circle is set up, beginning at the inside 2 position.
    • The backcourt players must apply pressure and position the wings.
    • Implement switch 1 and ensure pressure from the backcourt players.
    • Have the players make short movements from the centre.
    • Execute switch 5 from the Centre 2 position.

    Defence

    • Ask three defenders to participate: Indy, Fenna, and Jikke.
  • Objective
    • To improve the cooperation between attackers and defenders through a 5 versus 5 formation.
    Execution
    • Begin with the players in a circle formation.
    • Start inside with two backcourt players applying pressure.
    • Execute switch 1 to confuse the defence and create space.
    • Apply pressure from the backcourt players and position the wings well to score.
    • Have the centre back come short to collect the ball and continue the attack.
    • Execute switch 5 from position Centre Back 2 to bring variation into the play.
    • Ask three defenders to perform specific tasks: Indy, Fenna, and Jikke.
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