The USSF DA has very clear expectations regarding training and style of game play. Both are evaluated regularly. A team that trains and/or plays in the hit and chase style will be severely criticized, and eventually sanctioned. Developing skillful players is the reason the DA exists. I wish the game and training evaluations were for public consumption (they aren't) because you would be amazed at the depth and breadth of the analysis provided by the evaluators (USSF staff - including nat'l team and college coaches). If you don't do it right you get hammered!
