Progress
What does this require?
Get players ahead of the ball
Get defenders looking behind them
Create space to play through
Create a small unit play around the ball
Get players close to the ball carrier
Get players to ‘go together’
Play with speed
Quick decision making
Decisive actions to go forward
How can we do this?
Speed of decision-making
Be aware of options early
Prepare for next action before receive
Break lines
Get close to the game line when looking to connect
Use small unit play to move through lines - create overloads
Aggression
Carry with confidence up the pitch
Run hard to create forward passing options
How can we coach it?
How can we force the team to recognise the opportunity to progress the ball?
What spaces do we need to provide opportunities to do this?
Create exercises that encourage playing forwards fast.