4 - 1 Man Down Defense - Water Polo Authority

Defense

How to run the 4 -1 Man Down

Guard each player 1:1 along the 2m line, split the top 2 players to force a bad shot.
Use this strategy when the offense has strong shooters at the 1 and 6 positions

Style

Press, Zone

Scenario

Man Down

Goal

Disrupt Offense

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