3.2 ATTACKING SYSTEMS
(f) 2-2 SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
Attacking system with a fixed division of functions: two supporting and two attacking players
Groups of four per korf. The starting position is that of the figure below.
A. A3 makes a veering-off movement in front of the korf. A1 plays the ball to A3. No shot follows: A1 moves away from the korf, receives the ball from A3 and shoots with a half turn. The rebound is taken by A2. Al chooses a position behind the korf and A3 moves back to his/her original position. The same then takes place on the other side of the korf. A2 plays the ball to A4, moves away and shoots and Al rebounds bringing us back to the original situation.
B. As A, but after moving away, A1 does not shoot but gives the ball back to A3 who shoots from distance. A2 rebounds and the exercise is then played on the other side of the korf.
C. As B, but there is not a shot every time: from time to time, the attacker (eg A3) plays the ball to the other attacker (in this case A4) who then shoots. Thus the ball is played around twice: first from A1 to A3 and then to A4.
D. A3 makes a veering-off movement in front of the korf and receives the ball from A1. A1 moves away from the post and receives the ball from A3. Instead of shooting, A1 takes a running-in shot (A2 meanwhile has taken up the assist position). Thereafter A2 and A4 do the same on the other side of the korf.
E. Switch situation: A1 plays the ball to A3 in front of the korf. A1 moves behind and A2 comes in front. A3 plays the ball to A2 and goes for a running-in shot. A3 receives the ball from A2 but we assume that the defender of A2 takes over and defends A3 so that it is not possible to shoot. A2 moves away from the korf, receives the ball from A3 and shoots.
In the past, the 2-2 system was generally applied with two men in front and two women behind, or vice-versa, so as to restrict “switch” situations. More recent innovation has deemed that such a strict division of functions limits the players significantly, making the attack predictable and easy to defend. Players trained to recognise when a “switch” situation will occur and react accordingly by faking a running-in shot and setting up a drop off shot provide a more fluid, less predictable system of attack.
Put defenders with the attackers. Another variation is to practice 2-2 to the side or behind the korf. The attack can operate just as well from the side: with a strong wind when playing outside this can be a necessity.