Sealing Defender While Attacking

Instructions

1. 1WL sprints toward the goal line to draw D-WL deep and create space
2. 2CB passes to WL on the left wing, initiating the play
3. 3PV seals D-PV with hip and body positioning, cutting toward the 6m area
4. 4WL drives further toward the goal line, widening the gap for PV
5. 5WL delivers the entry pass to PV arriving in the sealing position near goal
6. 6PV catches in motion and finishes with an immediate jump shot at close range

Coaching Points

• PV seals with the hip and backside, not the arms — pushing with arms is a foul
• Make contact with the defender before the pass arrives, not while trying to catch
• WL must attack the goal line aggressively to pull D-WL away from helping on PV
• After the seal cut back sharply — a slow curl lets the defender recover position
• Catch and finish in one motion; holding the ball invites help defense from D-WL

Common Mistakes

• PV pushes the defender with extended arms instead of using hip and backside, drawing a foul
• Seal is initiated too late — the pass arrives before PV has established body position
• WL jogs toward the goal line instead of sprinting, failing to draw D-WL deep enough
• PV catches the ball and pauses before shooting, giving help defense time to arrive
• CB delivers a lazy pass that floats over the seal, allowing D-PV to recover and intercept