Can be played down the Right or Left Attacking Diagnol (Green Markers form the boundary). Attackers play the ball in (hard hit) defenders play the ball back (choice of hit, or overhead). Attackers Play through one side of the field and then move to the other side. Attackers try to use overload to advantage. Attackers: Spread Ball carrier look to engage and eliminate defender with a pass Circle Positioning Defenders Defenders work in pairs, often best for one deep defender with a midfielder playing in front. Defend as a pair for 5 minutes or so then rotate. Defenders try to slow the ball and make it take the longest route to goal. Defenders: Communication Don't Chase the Ball
Defenders Aim is to: Protect the Middle Ensure Deep Defender Marks (covers pass to) Most Dangerous player (Closest to goal) Deep Defender & GK communicate to High Defender High Defender stays central to force ball wide, don't let the ball on the inside, force pass wide High defender closes space to ball carrier while cutting pass to other attacker (2 v 1) Can change to 4 v 3: in which case defenders still want to mark the 2 players closest to goal and make the 2 v 1 furthest away. Can add a recovering defender to make it 3 v 3, but not til the ball enters the penalty circle.
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