Flank play, crosses, and anticipation in a fun way

Level:
Intermediate
Duration:
20 min
Recommended age:
["cadet","youth"]
Flank play, crosses, and anticipation in a fun way

Description

Played with hands, with a maximum of 4 steps allowed while in possession of the ball, within which the player must pass. The goal is to score in a basket. There is a zone marked by cones where only 2 attacking players and 1 defending player are allowed, facilitating overlaps and rotations to deliver a cross. Scoring: 4 points for a volley or header (dunk) from a cross before the ball touches the ground. 3 points if the player who received the cross scores after the ball has touched the ground. 2 points for a second-phase play after a cross, and 1 point for a combination play without a cross.

Objectives

Pushing, Developing game intelligence, Man-marking towards the ball, Rapid transition (defense to attack) (Counter-attack), Rapid transition (attack to defense) (Recovery), Flank play / crosses, Pressing Catching / Clearing / Deflecting, Crossing / Box dominance

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