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Breaking the Rotation: The Tactical Advantage of Shifting from 1-3-2 to 2-3-1
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Breaking the Rotation: The Tactical Advantage of Shifting from 1-3-2 to 2-3-1

Transitioning to a 2-3-1 alignment forces the top defenders to widen out, cracking open the middle of the field for cleaner skip lanes and high-quality step-down shots. By altering the attack geometry, you disrupt established defensive rotations and isolate the single player behind the net to quarterback the offense with significantly less pressure.

By Joe Juter

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