Attacking number 10 behind striker links up with striker to form a 2 headed spear in attacking formation 4-3-3. Players play a game situation attack vs Defence in order to break down the defensive shape of the defending team and also score as many goals in open play as possible. Defence work on shape and closing down all gaps within there respective zones as marker 1-4, pressure is put on the attackers to play creatively and move the ball around with speed in oredr to score goals.
Defending: Maintain defensive shape at all time. Press play as quickly as possible. Make the field narrow and force play away from danger area. Make the attacking team play where you want the to play in order to close down space. communication betwwen centre backs and goalkeeper as well as all the defenders and the goalkeeper. Attackers: keep high temp possesion and move the ball around quickly. penetration. communication. Get in behind the defence to create opportunities for goals. patience in possesion.
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