The first defender over commits to the forehand side to make the player in possession turn away. The second defender closes down the space so that the player in possession runs the ball onto the defenders stick when turned
Important that the 2nd defender does not get to close or to far away from the 1st defender as if they are the attacker will be able to beat them both with one move.
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