Training #2: Defense & Rotation

Practice #1 - Defence position

• Team A: Starts in side-by-side defence position
• Team B: Attacking position (back and front)
• Team A: plays defence until you get a good attacking opportunity

Practice #2 - Defence movement

• When lifting, both players move towards the side of the lift
• When player plays a better shot, move in (to net) to attack next shot
• The partner move back close to center to cover the back court.

Coaching tips

• Defensive stance: “hug a big teddy bear.”
• Mid-court drives: stay central until you get a good attacking opportunity.