
3v2 Attacking players start with ball, have to begin with a pass to Ala Defensive players want to prevent attackign team from breaching the first line (top of goalkeeper arc)
Defensive communication Pressure and Cover Understanding court lines Offense attacks second defender to allow for overlapping run by Pivo
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