Setup the defence as shown with defenders on each post and a runner on each post.
Player 1 runs to the top of the circle with Player 2 running on their right hand side, but only 3/4 of the way out. Player 2 is their to put pressure on any slip left or pass back to the injector.
Players 3 and 4 are responsible for protecting the posts as well as picking up any rebounds off the keeper's pads.
Also should be ready to adjust in case the opposition perform a set play
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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