Ball begins with LB, transferred to RB Attack aim to get ball under control over the half way line (in goal) Defence aim to win ball and counter-attack to goal. If breaks down, whistle, ball dropped and played counter to goal.
LHS Run of RF to cut off ball back to LB. Space between LF, IL, TD â nothing through them. Communication from IL. TD must not let ball back inside to CH Allow pass to RH but LF close enough to be in position to pressure â LF runs diagonally back to block line pass, then presses (Right Shoulder to Right Shoulder): Chop and Block/ Channel onto open stick (towards middle of pitch. Overall â when ball is progressed forward from back line â aggressive and proactive: do not allow players time and space to play. When ball is won; look to transfer quickly out of channel and counter-attack through space (height and width) Attacking circle entries - Low body position, anticipate, location,
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