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Initial setup. 1 has the ball at the top, 5 on the left wing.
DESCRIPTION
Five defenders. Coach passes ball around perimeter. Designated 'captain' must call EVERY defensive shift out loud. Others follow the captain's calls.
Defence IS communication. The best defensive teams are also the loudest.
COACHING POINTS
Every shift gets called.
Call by NAME (not number).
Loud, everyone hears.
Non-captains respond to every call.
If a call is missed, the play breaks down.