Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Polo on Paper: Kriss Kross

The second play, and one that sees alot of use at pickup, I'm calling the Kriss Kross, a variation of the 1-2.

kriss kross

The basic difference is that, instead of taking a straight line, the two forwards switch lines before a pass and then a shot. The basic idea is, first, that it's harder to cover a player when they're moving around the court, and second, to possibly confuse any defenders. Again, good coverage will neutralize this play, but with an unwary or slow defense, there's a good opportunity for a shot.

6 comments:

  1. A well timed and accurate pass under the bottom bracket works well with this one.

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  2. all of these plays are a million times better with a lefty!

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  3. I was thinking the opposite this play seems geared towards Right handed players. Unless you are talking about the Lefty being in position 3?

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  4. Well, I think with the BB shot, it's definitely a righty righty play, but if the lefty is in position 1, they can pass more naturally to the left, although they might be covered more for that?

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  5. I think if player 1 was a lefty they wouldn't be able to use their bike to keep between the defender and the ball. Player 2 being a lefty would be possible if they could control the ball quickly after the pass and shoot across their front wheel.

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  6. Yeah player 1 would have to pass before they were challenged really.

    I pretty much agree, more of a righty righty play overall.

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