Slightly lower attendance at Saturday's training, but in comparison to some of the sessions we had last year and with people having legitimate reasons for not attending (GB Under 23 training, Student Outdoor Regionals...) combined with the fact that we still had our great 3G training field, meant that the session was still productive and tough work.
After starting with a game of 3 Defense v 4 Offense, we worked again on the off line system that we had practiced last week and the endzone play systems that we introduced in February, with a hucking drill thrown in as well. The endzone system seems to be a tough learn, with a pretty low success rate against a defense which knows exactly what is happening. It's theory is really sound and when it worked it was so easy, but it definitely require more practice, especially in game situations rather than in a structured drill so the defense doesn't have as much opportunity to set up the exact set to defend it. I am confident in this system as I remember it being very effective when played in scrimmage games in February.
The mood at the end was mostly positive despite the lower turnout and it was another good session as we start to gather momentum towards the season.
Unfortunately, my knee took a knock at some point during the training, and whilst it didn't stop me playing/walking/ice skating Saturday evening, it has purpled out in a bruise and become a little stiff. I will continue to ice it and take anti-inflammatories and see how it goes for this week. I will hit the gym, even if I can't do leg stuff and should still be fine doing track by Wednesday.
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