Recommended for overcoming these defense systems: all

Description:

In this series of exercises, the players develop crossing and parallel piston movements as cooperation options in width.

Key factors of success for the players initiating the piston/crossing movements:

- Vigorous initial action with binding of the defense player and hence creating space for the respective teammate.

- Breakthrough, if possible – depending on the respective defense player’s action.

Key factors of success for the teammate:

- Proper timing of the crossing and parallel piston movements.

- Decision: Crossing or parallel piston movement – depending on the defense players’ reactions.

Implementation:

Cooperation in width is a key prerequisite for the subsequent playing in larger groups and in the team against any defense system. Crossing and parallel piston movements are the fundamental building blocks of offense team play and are required in many playing sequences. The players should develop a good timing for the running and passing moves; this is why cooperation and team play should be practiced over and over in the individual training units.