Tactical Principles:
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Form I-Shape in Defence:
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Create space if the opposition doesn't cover.
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Position for hard lead options around the 25–30m zone.
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On Receiving the Mark:
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Face up quickly.
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Execute a long kick to either the centre or further afield.
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Ensure players are positioned at the hit zone ready to receive.
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If opposition overloads aerial zone:
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Use scramble handball chains to exit traffic.
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If clean mark is taken:
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Apply face-up principles and execute a hit-up kick to forward options.
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Drills:
A) Clear Mark Kick-Out Drill
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4-player setup for clean marking & forward entry.
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2 players for the kick-out zone, 1 for receive, 1 for hit-up forward.
B) Long Kick to Contest Drill
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Practice congested aerial kick.
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Focus on bringing the ball to ground if a mark isn’t taken.
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Then apply:
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3v3 ground contest
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Quick release/overlap movement
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End with a hit-up kick inside 50
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Scenario-Based Drill:
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Simulate with 8 players in zone structure
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Include 2 forwards working from deeper inside 50
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Total: 10 players