Spacing is a concept that many coaches and players talk about but very few really spend time understanding. We utilize spacing so that we can put the maximum amount of pressure on our opponents’ help defense.
We feel we not only have to take advantage of defensive mismatches every game, we have to put as much pressure on the “help & recover” part of the opponents’ defense as possible. We believe the key to accomplishing this is through our spacing.
Our goals with our spacing are:
- make it difficult for one man to guard two
- make them be in a constant “close out” game defensively
- give the ball room to make a play (do not crowd the ball)
- distort their help, their recoveries, and their rotations
Some guidelines of spacing:
- stay 12’ – 15’ apart
- stay on a string with the player next to you; be ready to fill an open spacing spot if she cuts or rolls
- be prepared to “drive the open lane”; make a “decisive catch & read”
(thanks Kevin Eastman)
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