Work ball through zones whilst maintaining shape
watch for 1 v 1s
Hold up play from attackers to wait for third man or quick thinking attackers looking to shoot early
Defenders looking to intercpt ball before attackers get chance to shoot
Mids looking for right opportunity to find attackers
Jokers how much they can influence play being the free man
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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