Green-Light Attack: Ball in Your Green Zone, Balance Locked, Opponent Slightly Compromised

Summary

John Cincola’s green-light to attack is when the variables are in your favor: the ball height is in your green zone, your balance is locked in, the ball is out in front of you, and your opponent is slightly compromised — off balance, late to recover, or a little further back.

When those line up, it’s a definite green-light situation. If they don’t, it isn’t an automatic attack.

Key takeaways

• Green-light when ball height is in your green zone, your balance is locked, and the ball is out in front
• The opponent should also be slightly compromised — off balance, late recovering, or further back
• When those variables line up, attack; don’t force it when they don’t

Action items

• Before you speed up, check height, your balance and contact out front, and whether the opponent is compromised
• In the next game, only attack when those line up and notice how many “almost” attacks you correctly hold