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FiveSeven · 11-25-2017, 02:24 PM

I think our breakouts have a lot to do with the turnovers, the forwards seem to leave the zone early, which does create more opportunities when you have D that can make a good pass, which we have, but when the forwards are covered by a good neutral zone coverage then there's zero speed on the breakout and no pass option except to your D partner to look for another angle. With an aggressive forecheck this can spell disaster as well.

I understand you want to be a master of your own structure and impose your will, but there has to be a backup plan vs tactics that are specifically meant to nullify your strategy. Maybe that's asking too much of the players to remember and execute but it's just so frustrating seeing the inevitable coming.

11-25-2017, 02:24 PM	#1120
FiveSeven Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Holland Exp:	I think our breakouts have a lot to do with the turnovers, the forwards seem to leave the zone early, which does create more opportunities when you have D that can make a good pass, which we have, but when the forwards are covered by a good neutral zone coverage then there's zero speed on the breakout and no pass option except to your D partner to look for another angle. With an aggressive forecheck this can spell disaster as well. I understand you want to be a master of your own structure and impose your will, but there has to be a backup plan vs tactics that are specifically meant to nullify your strategy. Maybe that's asking too much of the players to remember and execute but it's just so frustrating seeing the inevitable coming. __________________ Crypto/AI Developer.