Decision: "Fan" or "Flood" Cues: - Gain Line - Collision dominance - Tacklers energy and position - Carry support
Assess early based on tackle dominance, tacklers fall position, tackle assist energy, 9 to call Fan or Flood. Following Line speed should be green if we Fan. Flood should result in turnover or slow ball, allowing green line speed also. If we flood and the opposition generates quick ball, red line speed will follow.
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