Midfield unit working together to hold the middle of the pitch. One group of 3 will be working, remaining players will be against them. The ball is played in from one area of the pitch, and the team in possession look to stop the ball going either forwards, or being switched. For example, if the ball comes in from the left side of the square, can the three guard against a switch of play and against the ball going forwards towards goal.
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