Set the defence (white on sketch) in the formation. Use flats to mark out areas shown:- Area A :- blocking shots, aggressive press, tight marking, and emergency defending. Area D :- (the flanks) can be left free and midfield shuffle across. Area F:- Midfield players to be compact, in shape, full backs narrow.
Defending shape. Organisation. Doing the right things in the right places on the pitch
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