
GK stays high in circleWD/C/GD take space at front top of circle edgeWD/C/GD deny that space to attackers forcing then HIGH & WIDEencourages a high ball either into wing area or into circle that GK can have a go at Fly Intercept foror forces back passGA/WA need to stay on the WD/GD to add pressure the that back pass and force a 2 sec hold
GK needs to gain front position on GS if GK goes out, GD needs to drive back in to protect the space around goal GD/WD/C not to get drawn to chase playerCOMMUNICATEarms over the ball every timewhole unit moves together once broken - go back to 1v1 defence
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