Practice one read, not just a move
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Practice One Read, Not Just a Move
Connect a skill to the decision that gives it a purpose.
When to use it
Use when a move works alone but is hard to use in a game.
Put It into Practice
- Ask your coach what you should notice before using the skill: a defender’s position, available space or a teammate’s movement. Choose one cue.
- Practice with a partner giving two simple options at a manageable pace. Respond to the cue rather than deciding your move before the repetition starts.
- Pause after a few attempts. Describe what you saw and what you chose. Adjust the task with your coach if you are guessing rather than reading.
What It Can Look Like
In a passing activity, the receiver changes position and the passer adjusts the target instead of repeating one memorized pass.
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Take it with you: A useful repetition develops attention and choice as well as technique.