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If I only have 6 players which position is best to leave out

Only have 6 players which position is best to leave out
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Nikki GiriParent, Australia

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Teacher, England

WD is usually the best position to drop in my opinion

Eleanor DurrPlayer, England

Hi Nikki,

I would also leave out the WD, this way you will still have a full team in attack and therefore can keep your opportunities on goal high. In defence, your GK and GD will have to work hard to prevent the ball going in, as there will always be a free player to pass to, yet the WA cannot shoot - so if the circle defence do a good job, you should be ok.

Hope this helps.

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