defenders will play the ball to 1 of the 3 defenders and that starts the game.
The defenders can only be in the same lane when the ball is in the center.
When the ball is on a side the defender closes to the ball is pressing and the other defender is covering the pressing player and covering the middle/goal.
Defenders win the ball they can score in the corner goals.
Step up after pass to close down the field.
Force the ball to go wide (away from the goal).
Pressing the player with the ball.
Covering the player who is pressing.
Winning the ball score in the goal with the most space.
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