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Development : Skills & Drills : Individual Skills

Skill: Switch (Decision Making)

Drill

"X" defends "A" initially. "A" attacks "X" using a switch (or dummy) with "B".

Switch

Key Factors:

  • Sharp change of angle and pace by ball carrier.
  • Keep ball shielded from defender.
  • Pull defender as far across as possible to create space for "B".
  • Support player "B" should wait until defender is drawn out of space before occupying it.
  • Clear communication by support player.
  • Correct decision to pass or dummy.

Groups:

Minimum of 3 players.

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