Sunday Session #2 – Creating and Preserving Space, 2-(Wo)Man Moves

This week we will be looking at simple ways we can create space where it doesn’t exist and to preserve space for team mates when making such moves.  This will mostly involve the classic loop, switch, and miss pass (back inside / loop) moves, which I feel are under used or too often planned too far ahead of time, resulting in something that’s predictable or that misses the true opportunity.  We’ll build upon last week’s angle running session by reminding the group that communication – and timely communication at that! – is vital.  We’ll start with closed technique development to ensure players have their angles and timing right, but then give them the freedom to practice the variety of skills developed in a more dynamic environment.  Ideally, we’d finish with a game, but given the numbers we had last week, and the restriction of a basketball court, I hope this skill scenario – with a feedback structure – will suffice.

Sunday Session #2

Space – Running Lines (re-v), Two-(Wo)Man Moves

TIME	OBJECTIVE / ELEMENTS	ACTIVITIES
0-10 Mins		Partner / Tri / Square Passing Grip ‘Snap’ out Follow through to target ‘Spiderman’ or ‘Turn the knob’ 10 push, 10 spin (perfect)
10-15 mins	Passing in Lines Quality! Transfer in one step Targets up, Follow through to target	Passing in Lines … 3s or 4s Start from the ground, SH follows Dynamic Recovery (half and jog back) Straight Leg Walk (on toes opp.) High Knee Pull (on toes opp.) Fence Climbers Lunge Walk w. twist Pick Grass Inch Worm
	Quick Introduction…Session Objectives	Creation and Preservation of Space…Angles Revisited Two-Man Moves Supporting Moves (excuse self to get water)
15-25 mins	Angles RevisitedUnders and Overs Fix defenders Sudden, angular movement into space Communicate intent: “Unders / overs – NOW!” Unders = late run, flat short pass; wider space between passer and strike runner Overs = early run, slightly deeper, leading wide pass; wider channel between receiver and 2nd receiver	Three Stations (5 mins each)
25-30 mins	Fitness Blast 1(45 sec, 30 sec)	Station 1: Fast FeetStation 2: Butt Kicks Station 3: Knee Thrust Skips Station 4: Backwards Running / Backpedal
30-50 mins	2-(Wo)Man Moves To create space or create opportunities Sudden and deliberate, communicated intent Straighten and keep move alive (two hands on ball) Quality of pass and timing of both pass and run!!!	Loop Tight and Straighten Early / delayed Switch Occupy other lane Pop pass behind back Miss Middle hangs back or loops
50-55 mins	Fitness Blast 2(30 sec, 30 sec)	Station 1: Tuck JumpsStation 2: Mountain Climbers Station 3: Burpees Station 4: Body Squats
65-70 mins	Break and De-Brief
60-80 mins	Dynamic Attack Depth at which run is started and pass is made (TIMING!) Width in which to strike Calls: Hands, Hold and Go, Unders, Overs, Decoy, Loop, Miss, Switch	3 v 2 (w. bags)
80-90 mins	X-FACTOR	You and your unit of 5 get two chances to break through a three-man defensive wall Defenders may be programmed to ensure players are scanning and acting on the fly, not pre-planning A panel will analyse and provide feedback to each unit