Set defensive team up as 4-2-1 and against a 1-4-2. Black GK starts ball at half way and blue team attempt to score. If red team win ball they can attack either goal on half way. Only one blue and the black GK can defend once the red team are beyond the black cones.
Compact in defence. FBs tuck in Protect the goal. Finding width after winning the ball.
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