Leading

1. Avoid always coming backwards for the ball.
2. Stand behind the defender, they can’t see you and the ball simultaneously.
3. Watch more than just the ball.
4. The defender is the key to leading.

1. As they turn to look at you or follow you, THEN change direction!
2. Lead hard and fast, use the space you have well.
3. Lead in front to make sure you’re seen and drag the defender away.
4. Lead back towards the line and high.

Use your body to create space

Lose your marker

Get behind the defender so he cannot see you

Lead one way and commit the defender

Dummy to go one way then duck back

Lead to create space for your teammate

Leading to create space

Lead to create space for your teammate

Double lead to escape

Trick to lose your defender

Leading high