Target with this way of defence is trying to slow the attack down and despite the overlap from the opposition still to shut it down.
Tackles will be made in general with the outside shoulder. The passing of the attacking team decides if the defence is drifting or not. It's not attacking the attack on full speed. Its more holding it and wait for the passes and then react.
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