Please Pause when the ball is passed to the RB. Recognise the positioning of each player in the pitch.
Key Points:
The front three slide across as a unit with the Centre forward always being in line with the two Centre backs. Left and right forward always in line with there corresponding defender when the ball is moving towards there side of the pitch. When the ball is on the other side they must tuck into the middle of the pitch.
Midfield are tight to their players, moving with them as they move side to side and towards the ball. Free player always inline with the ball to ensure they are covering the crash ball through.
Three defenders which includes RB, LB and second CB are also marking tight, moving across when the ball moves and moving with the player when they lead.
Step in front of the attacker when crash ball, ball fed down the line or into a pocket.
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