- Primary operating area of the formation
- Covers the central half of the court
- Focuses on open-water support and movement
- This Zone is where the Muffin Top formation differentiates most from other formations played
- Defensive recovery and tray protection area
- The ¼ court near the goal we are defending
- Includes the sub-zone Defensive Keep Out Zone
- High-pressure offensive scoring area
- The ¼ court near the opponent’s goal
- Includes sub-zones:
- Offensive Keep Out Zones
- Full Attack Zone 3m circle around the tray
- Preferred operating area of the formation
- Extends ~5m from each side of the centerline
- Encourages layered support and passing structure
- Players should always redirect play from the walls back to the heart of the formation
¶ Positioning and Shape
¶ Standard Open-Water Positioning
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- Move play away from the tray
- Protect the center lane
- Maintain outside defensive coverage
- Prevent reverse movement and breakaways
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- Maintain offensive pressure near the tray
- Create high-quality scoring opportunities
- Recycle possession safely
- Prevent counterattacks during recovery
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- Pull defenders inward to create space
- Attack open-water lanes through movement
- Shift pressure repeatedly to destabilize defense
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