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Rotating Diamond to beat a 3-3 zone defense
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Rotating Diamond to beat a 3-3 zone defense

Included in this post is a video demonstrating how one of the best college teams in the country broke down a 3-3 zone using a rotating diamond concept. If you are having difficulty agains a 3-3 zone you must check out this article.

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Formation: Start in a modified 1-3-2, which quickly shifts into a rotating diamond.

4 players rotate up top in a diamond shape (one high center, two wings, one low center).

2 players remain down low, stretching the zone and staying ready for finishing opportunities.

The top four players form a diamond: one at the point, two on the left and right wings, and one near the top of the crease.

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