I have posted numerous scenarios and training activities pertaining to applying pressure by coming hard at the ball carrier and it is a major defensive ploy employed AFL teams like Richmond, Sydney and Collingwood.
Damian Hardwick once said "if you're going to make a mistake defensively, make it coming forward."
Having a quick watch of some of the Collingwood/Carlton practice game this very scenario presented itself and it just so happens there are 4 different training activities that Collingwood used in this past pre-season to focus on this.
By pressing forward at the ball carrier you can interrupt their decision making process compared to running back to goal with them and giving them all the time in the world to decide what to do and when.
It's hard to make sound decisions when you're having your time and space taken away from you.
If you'd like your team to be able to defend fast play offensive transition game moments like the Pies do in this clip, then you better grab a copy of the Collingwood Training Activities and go straight to activities 8, 12, 20 and 22.
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