2v2 Inside

Teach effective picks to develop various ways to get open.

Description of Drill: 2v2 inside 8m. Working on setting and using picks effectively. Practicing offense and defense communicating and navigating through picks.

Variations:

First progression - each group 2v2 group gets 2 balls - designate which side will start.  (Ball can move between feeders on the same side only.)  Feeder with ball - let a pick happen and if there is an opening, make the feed.  If not, move the ball to the other feeder (same side) and let another pick happen inside.  Once the feed happens - ball must stay inside the 8m.  Shor or save, 2nd ball from the other side begins.  Play that ball out the same way. 

Second Progression - If the 2 on the inside aren’t able to get an open look - they can pick for a weak side feeder.  This activates that feeder to use the pick and join the live play.  Uup Up to you to make it a 3v2 situation, or allow the weak side defender to join for a 3v3.

Other options - Put a time limit on the ball carriers to get a feed off.  Put a time limit on 2v2 inside to get an open look.  Make defenders have to stay or switch through the pick.  Don't allow defenders to talk to each other. If the feed is made but no good look, the ball can be kicked out to a feeder, which activates her to live play (3v2 or 3v3).  Have outside defenders break for a clear on a GK save.

Equipment Needed: Sticks, balls, etc.

Skills Emphasized: Picking off ball (time and space) - the timing of feeds, understanding when to move the ball. Understanding how to read the D off of a pick. Ensuring 2 options off a pick (picker and pickee).

Coaching Points of Emphasis: 

4 attackers on the outside are feeders - fixed in those positions; each side has one ball.

2 defenders on the outside - are stuck on that side and will slide from ball to ball.

2 attackers on the inside - working for each other, trying to set picks to receive a feed from the outside.

2 defenders on the inside - defending picks according to the way you want them to (switch/stay) 

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