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2.13 PRESS DEFENCE

Target: To identify proper coverage and Trail-Centre cooperation during a press
When there is more than two opponent pair of players in the backcourt the Centre has to be active
and help Trail to cover the play. If all the players are in the backcourt also the Lead has to adjust their
position closer to the play ready to cover any potential long passes.

All players in the backcourt

Diagram 39:
T and C referee the action in the backcourt.

More than 4 opponent players in the backcourt

Diagram 40:
T referees behind the play. C takes a position
close to centre line to referee players in front
or backcourt. L takes position on the endline to
referee players in frontcourt.

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