Stinga02

Went today hoping that NAB cup style was Neeld forcing the players to practice some certain sequences and patterns so that they are familar during the season when they are needed. For example, the long kick down the boundry line to a contest because all other options are exhausted - switch of play, chip kick through press, run and carry through zone, etc. Disappointed to find out (way before quarter time) that this was our one and only style. I've read its based off pies but I thought they hug the boundry from back post to about 70 out and then direct the last kick into the 50 towards the middle. We seem to continue the hug all the way to the point post. Also, I'm sure Ive seen the ball occassional go through the centre square when a pies player is free. We seem to treat the square as if the ropes have been introduced to keep the spectators off. I suppose though that today there was a fine line between players and spectators "running" around in the jumper.

#1. After mark or free kick. a. Do not play on!!!!! b. Take 10 steps from mark. c. MUST kick directly over mark. d. NEVER change direction. e. Don't direct kick, just kick as long as possible to an outnumbered contest. #2. Kick-ins. a. Play on to self but only after allowing the opposition to know you are about to do it. b. Wait till you are rushed with kick. Hold onto ball until about to get bumped/tackled. c. Direct the ball as close to boundry about 60m out. d. Ruckman/talls are never to occupy the area close to boundry. KEEP AWAY!!!! e. Repeat over and over because opp are too stupid to ever work this out.

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