10 v 10 game, blues set up in a 4-4-1-1 formation, yellows set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Focus team: Yellows. Objective: normal game conditions, can yellows look to stop the ball being player directly into the striker by blues. Can we: 1) Apply pressure in opponents half of the pitch, in particular the final third. 2) Be tight as a defensive and midfield unit, dealing with any second balls if ball is played directly into the striker. 3) Push relatively high as a defensive unit to leave space in behind, leaving keeper to deal with balls that may get put over the back.
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