Beating a deep-defensive press (no 1) Ball is passed into central player Central player either pass back or pass to wide-receiver Wide-receiver looks to player early + hard up line Base-line entry into outcomes: hard push/shovel across goal line - back post 1 v none 90 deg pass under left foot = shot on goal 45 deg pass = shot on goal Focus on player second/third phase play, re-bounds, positioning and intensity Add defensive after basic principles are grasped Run both sides - Alternate
1) Ball pace + Intensity on & off ball Commit defenders Confidence in team 2) Loading Cheeses + top of D Baseline entries = threatening how? Loading effectively - why? how? 3) Dynamic leading S-shape runs Timing
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