Cover-Shadow Press — Curve the Run and Hide the Pivot
A pressing practice where the first defender learns to approach on a curved line so the cover shadow blocks the central pivot.
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Organization
Use a passer, two outside build-up players, one pivot and two or three pressers. Ball circulates outside. The first presser curves the run to force play away while screening the pivot.
Coaching Points
Approach from the correct side | Curve the final steps | Keep the pivot in the cover shadow | Second defender protects the next central lane | Press under control, not in a straight sprint
Progressions
- Make the pivot mobile between two central pockets.
Regressions
- Use a fixed pivot and slower ball circulation.
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