Repositioning - when repositioning between the side and in front positions the defender must keep vision of both the ball and opponent. * Quick footwork is used to reposition between in front and side defending * The defender should not contact on transition between movements * Whenever possible the defender should move to the front position to attempt an interception with two hands rather than remaining side on to an opponent * If in a side position, the defender should attempt to tip the ball using the and closer to the ball (front arm)

Team Drill -

Pivot and Pass (3 Player Drill)

Outside Arm *Working around the body of a stationery player * Defender uses short quick side stepping footwork to come around the body of the attacking player to deflect or intercept the ball * The defender should not contact on transition between movements * Palm of your hand should be facing the flight of the ball at contact with the ball defender pushes the ball down to the ground to regather. * Leading around the body left foot & left hand, right foot right hand *TIP AND CHASE

Once you have mastered without the ball now add, remember you want to catch the ball in air prior to landing. * Young players will be able to pivot on either foot

Safe Landing (Two Foot) * Land with feet shoulder width apart to give a firm support base * Keep body upright, bend at hips, knees and ankles on impact to cushion landing * Continue to bend knees after impact to assist with a balanced soft landing * Body weight over both feet with shoulders even and weight on both feet * Knees should stay in line with the feet over the toes Pivoting Pivoting an outside pivot continues the natural body movement after a player receives a ball at full stretch * Bring weight over grounded foot * Bend knees slightly * Turn on ball of the pivot foot, pushing off with the other foot to provide direction and balance * Players must be able to turn quickly after receiving a pass and face the play down court * Keep the ball close to body and positioned ready to throw

Safe Landing (Two Foot) * Land with feet shoulder width apart to give a firm support base * Keep body upright, bend at hips, knees and ankles on impact to cushion landing * Continue to bend knees after impact to assist with a balanced soft landing * Body weight over both feet with shoulders even and weight on both feet * Knees should stay in line with the feet over the toes

One Foot Landing - when landing on one leg it is important to teach the players which leg they should be landing on. This will depend on which way they are leading * If player leads to the left, they should land on the left (outside) foot; if player leads to the right, land on the right foot * Body weight over the outside foot with shoulders even and weight on the outside foot * Place other foot on the ground quickly to help absorb impact and provide balance * Keep body upright, bend at hips, knees and ankles on impact to cushion landing * Knee should stay in line with foot over the toes Pivoting an outside pivot continues the natural body movement after a player receives a ball at full stretch, when leading to the right, land on the right foot and pivot to the right same for the left foot. * Bring weight over grounded foot * Bend knees slightly * Turn on ball of the pivot foot, pushing off with the other foot to provide direction and balance * Players must be able to turn quickly after receiving a pass and face the play down court * Keep the ball close to body and positioned ready to throw