Team Analysis Japan, WU24 2023 (4)

Japan's person defence takes away open side throws, and a poach block gives them possession.

Off of the pull, Japan contains the disc using a one-way mark and a handler defender sagging into the open lane. When Australia attempts a break throw to the inside lane, a Japan uses reactive poaching to block the disc.

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