The following are options that demonstrate the strait line principle and limit the chances of an interception:
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- The wing attack sprints out and receives the ball centrally from the centre
- Goal attack offers at the centre pass, but then drops towards the circle edge for the next pass
- Goal shooter carries out a double lead back to the post for a third pass.
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- The centre pass I given on the overlap to the Goal defense
- The wing attacks leads out for the first pass but then drops back to receive a lifted ball from the goal defense towards the circle edge.
- Goal shooter leads out of the circle to open up a space for Goal attack
- The Wing attack fakes a shot to the Goal shooter, but passes to the Goal attack.
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- The Wing attack positions on the goal attack side and takes the first pass
- The goal attack runs over to the transverse line at the centre pass but drops back
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Goal shooters run out of the circle to receive the 2nd pass
- Goal attack moves into the circle at speed to receive the ball in a shooting position.
There may be some circumstances in a game where the WA and GA need to apply additional tactics on the transverse line in order to free themselves from their opponent. The GA or WA may either use a screen or an interchange position in order to outwit their opponents and receive the ball successfully.
The screen
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- The WA uses the GA side as a screen and receives the first pass
- The GA moves over the transverse line, but then quickly drops back to receive the second pass from the WA
- The GS has moved to the top of the circles but drops back to receive a pass from the GA
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- The goal defense can also screen for the wing defense
- The wing attack and goal attack both bring their defense forwards and then drop back.
- The wing attack receives the second pass on the strait line
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The goal shooter then receives the 3rd pass.
The interchange
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- Here the GA and WA set up in a stack position on the transverse line
- The WA interchanges space and split with the WA in order to receive the centre pass
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The GS offers a straight line pass for the 2nd pass.
- If the goal shooter is not free, the ball could be thrown back to C on a double play
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The GA has moved wide and sprints into the circle for a 3rd pass
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- This centre pass involves the GD and WD interchanging.
- The WD receives the centre pass and passes on the strait line to the goal attack who has interchanged spaces with the WA.
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Options for the 3rd pass could be to pass to the WA at the top of the circle or to pass to the GS who is sprinting towards the post to receive.
In the centre pass a whole, players must ensure they have lots of space and two players should not be in the same area of the court at the centre pass. These are all very relevant to my position as WA as WA is the main option is many of these tactics and plays a strong role in all of them. If the WA was weak or wasn’t aware of these tactics, then they wouldn’t work and the ball may be intercepted by the defense.
Sideline throw in
A sideline pass is awarded to a team if the opposition let it go out of the court.
At the throw in, there should be three options available to the ball carrier. After the ball has been thrown the ball carrier should then provide a square option for support and back up. The WD should normally take a side line pass in the centre third and the team should make their own decision when it goes off in the defending third, however preferably not GK as it exposes the shooting circle leaving the GS in the circle unmarked. A team should add variety to their side line passes to not look so predictable. The ball passer should always become the backup option to receive the 2nd pass.
A sideline thrown in from the centre third
- Wing defense takes the throw in and centre receives the first pass
- Wing attack is ball side of her opponent and moves for the second pass on the strait line
- Goal attack clears and runs to receive the ball at the top of the circle edge.
- Goal shooter then should receive the ball leading towards the post
- Goal defense should be used as back up if the forward options are not possible.
- Another option for the third pass is to throw to the C at the edge of the circle.
A sideline throw in from the attacking third
- Wing attack passes the ball to Centre who darts to the circle edge
- The pass could go to the goal shooter, with the centre placing herself at the top of the circle edge
- Wing defense provides the back up for Wing attack
- Goal shooter receives the second pass on a short passing option
- Goal attack could receive the third pass under the post depending on the position of the defender.
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- Wing attack passes to wing defense and executes a double play to take the ball to the edge of the circle
- Goal attack and goal shooter are both in the circle and the goal attack rotates and clears to allow the Goal shooter to receive the ball.
These side line pass tactics are extremely important for my position (WA) as I play a dominant role in these passes, sometimes passing the ball, receiving the ball or being back up. Therefore it’s important for me to know the tactics involved to prevent a mess up in the tactic and to allow it to go smoothly without any interceptions or mistakes.
