Defensive rotation on front defense when short in height - 2 players on ball side - opposite skip pass

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Defensive rotation on front defense when short in height - 2 players on ball side - opposite skip pass

Drill
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Half-court drill designed to simulate real offensive situations with 5 active attackers and 5 defenders present.
Belongs to set: Olympic MSM

#Other

STEP 1
  • X5 plays front
  • X4 sticks to 5 to prevent lob pass
  • X1 in deeper defensive help to facilitate rotation
  • X3 between 2 and 3 in stunt (or open deny) position

STEP 2
During air time:

  • X1 sprints to take the first pass and then 4
  • X4 must sprint to position between 1 and 4 in stunt (or open deny)
  • X2 between 1 and 2 in stunt (or open deny)
  • X5 in defensive help ready to contest 5's positioning on the ball side
  • X3 in defensive help as two passes away from the ball