The player closest to the post will go behind the goalie to defend the INSERTER! Do not to defend post this positions is playing man until the intial first play is over.
The player next to her is flying (flyer should be low and break down there steps when they get to the person that receive the ball
The next player is trial and she is covering the flies weak side
The player behind everyone is defending near post
EVERYONE sticks down goalie calls for all high balls
in more ways than one
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