Jörg Madinger - Opening playing variants against various defense systems

- takes on the screening of , next to , and dynamically moves to the inner side (E).

(Figure 2)

- If remains defensive, makes a jump shot at the goal (F) (= option 1).

- If actively makes a step forward, towards , leaves the screening next to , moves backward, receives a pass from (G), and eventually shoots at the goal (H) (= option 2).

Repeat on the left and right side alternately; the defense players should change sides.

should initially place a screen next to vigorously, before placing the screening next to (D).

Recommended for overcoming these defense systems: 3-2-1, 3-3

Requirement:

Description:

With this series of exercises, the players develop different passing options to the pivot when playing against offensive defense systems.

Factors of success for the pivot:

- Screenings to gain positional advantage before receiving the ball.

- Proper catching under pressure – also with one hand only.

- Turning around and shooting under pressure.

Factors of success for the back position player:

- Different passing variants.

- Identifying situations in which the pivot is in a good position for receiving a pass, also while moving.

- Decision-making: Breakthrough, parallel pass or pass to the pivot.

Implementation:

Passes to the pivot following different initial actions are a factor of success against any defense system. The players initially play against offensive defense systems; usually, there are large gaps which can be used by the pivot, and passing the ball to the pivot is possible very frequently.

Setting:

- The players each have a ball and stand on both back positions. They should stand broadly (close to the side line).

- One pivot and one defense player each stand on either side of the 7-meter line.

Basic position of the pivot:

- stands in basic position, placing a screen next to , and stretching the hand upward that is further away from the defense player, to catch a pass (figure 2).

- should keep the defense player behind by using his body and a proper leg posture.

- must not use his left arm for screening off (in the example), but rather hold it in front of his body.

(Figure 1)

Course:

- passes the ball to in direction of the latter’s hand stretched upward.

- should catch the ball with one hand (ideally) (A).

- As soon as he has caught the ball, turns around and shoots at the goal (B).

- Afterwards, the players start the sequence over on the other side, with and (C).

(Figure 2)

Instructions for the two defense players:

- At the beginning of the exercise, the defense player should allow the catching, turning and shooting moves.

- In the next step, the defense player should increase the pressure right before the pivot receives the pass and try to leave the screen.

- As soon as the pivot has received the ball, the defense player should vigorously try to prevent him from shooting at the goal.

The pivots should place the screening in such a way that the defense player always stands behind them.