SCOUT CHECKLIST
☑ INITIAL QUICKNESS Quickness on start • Movement off the ball to gain an advantage
☑ KNEE BEND Natural or forced • Ability to bend and play in a leverage position
☑ EXPLOSION Knee bender, not a waist bender • Leg drive, rolls hips, strength, can stun defender • Fire, fit, follow through
☑ USE OF HANDS Placement, punch, stab, quickness, 6-inch punch, controls defender
☑ BODY CONTROL/RECOVERY Can he redirect and shift weight quickly to defeat opponent? • Quick pivot and turn
☑ PASS PROTECTION The ability to quick set with body quickness, change of direction and redirect with natural body control • Does he demonstrate attitude and aggression to engage initial contact with base, balance and knee bend? • Can he stay square with ability to…
