I think the trick is to keep your guys moving, the end zones are where im most likely to get hit. I try turnin them in like a semi circle as quick as I can rather than just turning and facing the otherway, otherwise the the follow mechanics they stop, turn around, look for a second then start running again.

Keep em moving the whole time and know exactly where the zones start and finish. Just takes bit of practice.

I get clipped now and then or lose a guy most of the time but always get 2 or 3 through usually.