If the 27 SW team has defenders repeatedly attempting to clear by themselves without “getting rid of it” up field then they have definitely lost their edge.
Can you clarify your point by example? I'll speak on it once I understand your point. For example are you saying xnay to running the ball up the field at speed and comfortably dumping after O set is settled? Or, are you referencing turnovers resulting from redefends and slow ball movement?
Not the OP, but typically on my daughter's team, when a defender tries to run the ball up through 6 people it ends badly. Had the defender simply had their head up (assuming teammates are in passing lanes) a clear can typically be accomplished with 2-3 simple passes. It's much quicker this way and can lead to fast breaks. The 'Running Back' clear, although it may be necessary in a few instances, screams rec. team to me.
