Sealing Defender While Attacking
WL threatens the goal line to pull the defense, while PV uses body positioning to seal the assigned defender and create a clean lane for an entry pass in motion. Focuses on body leverage, timing of the cut, and immediate finish.
12 min
5-10 players
Advanced0.00s / 3.00s
Instructions
- 1CB initiates play with pass to WL
- 2WL dribbles toward goal line creating pressure
- 3PV recognizes opportunity and positions body between defender and goal
- 4Use sealing position to prevent defender from intercepting pass
- 5Cut back toward middle of court after seal
- 6Receive pass in motion and finish immediately
- 7Key: Use body positioning to deny defender access to ball handler
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