the centre backs should talk to eachover and the players around them. they may need to drop back or push up were appropriate. the full backs should keep the defensive line and close down there men. the defensive midfielder should try provent balls to the strickers and stop any midfields finding space and back up the fullbacks. the central midfielders should close down aswell blocing the lines to the attackers and try win the bac further up the pitch. the fullbacks should track the fullbacks only and support the stricker on the counter attack. the stricker should closedown the defenders and hold the ball up for the counter attacks.
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