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Close/Make Compact Direct Game Channel
The defending team organizes themselves to protect space between the ball and goal but now when the opponent has advanced further up the field and is in the middle third. Generally, the middle channel is protected because this where the goal is and where the opponent has a higher probability of scoring a goal from.
- Notes for video: Notice the defending team becomes more compact by adding more defenders in front of the goal to deny the attacking team a clear lane towards goal.