Opening playing variants against various defense systems. Jörg Madinger

starts at 7-meter level, sidesteps to

, and places a screening on the inner side (D).

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, dynamically moves to the inner side (E), and eventually makes a free jump shot at the goal (F).

      - A bit delayed, the players start the same sequence on the other side, with

(G).

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moves back again and then places the screening next to

(H).

      - And so on.

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switch positions after the action.

      

just before

changes the direction and moves to the inner side (E).

      A2.2 Implementation: Playing the Russian Screen 2-on-2

      Basic course:

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and

and

.

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should not interfere but wait until it is his turn during the subsequent action on the other side.

      (Figure 1)

      Course (figure 1):

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(A).

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initially stands close to

.

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actively steps forward towards the piston movement path of

(B).

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(C).

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, on the inner side (D).

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, and dynamically moves to the inner side (E).

      (Figure 2)

      - If

makes a jump shot at the goal (F) (= option 1).

      - If

, 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.

      

(D).

      A3: Direct passes to the pivot to overcome offensive defense systems

      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