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The 6-0 defense is surely considers as the simplest form of defense
for new beginners. All the players are standing just outside the
goal line and the principle is, that no one is allowed to run behind
the defending players. The most outside player covers the most outside
attacker (counts 1). The 2nd outside player covers the 2nd outside
attacker (counts 2) and the 2 center players cover the 2 attacking center
players (counts 3 and CR. If the attacking CR moves away from the
center and outwards, the defender of the CR follows up to the next defending
player, who then takes over the CR and the former cover of the CR covers
the new defender of the CR's former player. It is important that
all the defending players inform loud and clearly whom they are covering
loud and clear. .
The form of defense and be offensive or defensive.
If the opponents are primary breaking through players, the
defense
must stand flat and prevent breaking through with sliding movements
and backing up.
If the opponents are primary long-shooters,
the defender must move forward and block/tackle as soon as possible.
The player, who moves forward to block/tackle must not be hanging
out in the field, but must slide diagonally backward in the direction
of which the ball was passed in order to support her team-mate, who
is moving forward to block the next attacker.
The greatest danger
occurs when a defender moves forward to block or tackle. The player
could be overrun by a feint and then the team-mates next to her must
be able to back up. A very used move against 6-0 defense is a cross
and a screening followed by a long shot. In such case
the 2 backs must be very skilled in stopping the attackers running in
to screening and cross
It is possible to perform an offensive
press in a 6-0 defense.
If the attacking wing has the ball, a
pressure can be put on the closest backcourt and CB. If the attacking
wing stands deep, the pressure is made by the opposite defending backcourt
on the attacking CB and the defending CB puts a pressure on the backcourt
closest to the ball. If the attacking wing stands high, the CB puts
a pressure in the area between backcourt and CB.
If the attacking
back has the ball the attacking wing can be shielded by the defense
wing and the opposite defending back puts a pressure on playmaker while
still shielding her own attacking back.
If the playmaker has
the ball both defending backs can cover on the inside of their attacking
backs. However care should be taken that the wings do not starts running
in and the pivot is well covered.
The advantage of the system:
1. The goal circle is covered and the attacking pivot do not have
much space to work in.
2. It is easy to follow the attackers
movements, as the view is not covered by own team-mates.
3. It
is difficult for the attackers to put the defense out of the game with
screenings.
4. It is easy to back up the team-mates.
The
disadvantages of the system:
If the defense is not moving forward,
the long shooters are free to shoot.
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