"We had problems closing down the passing lanes, also on the outsides throughout the whole first half and also in the second half, " Klinsmann said.

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Syracuse's octopus-like defense has covered every inch of the court, eliminating passing lanes, consistently depriving opponents of easy baskets down low, and defending the perimeter with abandon.

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The system split the field into four bands, positioning players between the lines of the opposition's defense and midfield, creating natural passing lanes that make it easier to retain possession.

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While Williams and Carlesimo agree that he is still seeing plenty of double teams which present the passing lanes he needs as a playmaker the numbers suggest opposing defenses are being pulled in other directions.

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Two lanes of the northbound M6 and the road passing under the bridge were closed for the recovery operation.

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With no hills and even some separate bike lanes, the route becomes increasingly verdant, passing through the small towns of Drayton and Langley.

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