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Top corner pick shift to the weak side
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Top corner pick shift to the weak side

The core strategy of this play is to shift the defense to one side, allowing the offense to exploit the weak side by quickly moving the ball and using screens to create space for a scoring opportunity. By setting picks and reversing the field, the offense aims to free up a player to catch the ball and take a shot with minimal defensive pressure.​

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Struggling against an aggressive, athletic defense? This strategy is perfect for countering high-pressure situations. By pulling defenders to one side through dodging, picks, and fast ball movement, your offense can exploit an overcommitting defense. Once the defense shifts, reversing the field to attack the weak side exposes gaps and vulnerabilities, creating open shooting lanes. The use of picks further ensures that your players’ hands are freed up, allowing for high-percentage shots and effectively neutralizing aggressive defensive pressure.

• This concept revolves around shifting the defense to one side of the field while the offense works to create an opportunity to attack the weak side.

• The key to success is moving the ball quickly and using picks to free up players’ hands, allowing them to take advantage of gaps in the defense.

1. Initial Attack: The ball is passed to #1 in the corner, who dodges and threatens to score, pulling the defense toward him. If the defense doesn’t respond, #1 can drive straight to the goal.

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