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The 2-Behind, 4-Flat up top
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The 2-Behind, 4-Flat up top

This formation uses a two-man game behind the goal while four players stay spread across the top, forcing the defense to choose between helping inside or staying matched up outside. If they help, it creates quick ball movement and open shots up top; if they don’t, the offense has space to attack and score from behind.

By Joe Juter

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