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Initial setup. 1 has the ball at the top, 5 on the left wing.
DESCRIPTION
Ball-handler trapped in corner by two defenders. Press break: pivot AWAY from trap, find safety valve in the middle, pass to break pressure.
Most teams fold to traps. Teams that don't fold beat presses. Composure under pressure.
COACHING POINTS
Stay calm, the trap WANTS panic.
Pivot AWAY, never into the trap.
Middle of the floor = open pass.
Don't pick up dribble unless necessary.
Get ball out before second trap forms.