Runs: Week 1 (wall)

DESCRIPTION

Scenario:

We have been working hard and opposition have broken through (on wall or open water) and the OffH is required to go in before too much ground is made by opposition.

Responsibilities:

Off half: As the last line of defense, your only goal in this scenario is to slow the attacker(s) down by screening them to a 'safe' space (wall or corner). This allows your team mates time to cycle back into their positions and an attack can be made; or, you slow play down and give your team time to sub. On half/FB: rotate in behind - FB first and on assumes the off-half positioning. Attackers: you don't want to be channelled to the wall, you want to keep it out in the open because you are in a 1 on 1 scenario.

COACHING POINTS

Off half:

• Slowing the run down is done by angling the body in a way that reduces the attacker's options and they are forced to go where you want them to go (our safe space).
• Do this by 'baiting' them to try and beat you. If you have clear hit at the puck don't take the high-risk option: knock the puck toward the wall (angled toward the corner, away from attacker) and swim onto it.
• *Don't be afraid to swim backwards! *as a back, you should always be between the puck and the goal tray
• **if the FB has slowed the run down and the On half is MIA, the Off needs to decide when to go in and 'lock it down'.
• As the last man, they can not allow themselves to be put in a 1v1 or 2v1 scenario in the open space. Go in early and hold it up.

Attacker(s):

• Weigh up the situation and determine if you can a) test the edge around the defender or b) drag them out just far enough that they commit to the line and you can change your direction to go to the centre channel.
• You put the last defender under pressure with your legs, so if they are between you and tray don't slow down and move the puck back and forth, side to side whatever to try and get them offside - this just plays into what they want.
• The key is to be decisive, dictate the pace and attack the space/player to keep them under pressure. *It's okay to be 'screened' away from the middle channel, as long as you keep possession and don't go to the wall - AND you do it at a fast pace.
• So when you are screened, they still haven't had time to get support and you can recycle the puck back into the middle channel.
• **You need to be decisive: this is stopping you from scoring!!