Great question, Barry! For beginners in a 5-on-5 format, a simple zone defense often works best. Having two players cover the deep zones while the remaining defenders watch the short and middle routes can help prevent those deep passes you mentioned. Teaching players to stay disciplined in their zones instead of chasing every short route makes a big difference.
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