2 CB
LB, pivot and RB
2 Inners
LW, CF and RF
1 marking CB, the other is a sweeper.
LB and RB try to get forward and are main outletting option.
Pivot there to rotate play and help break up opposition zonal defence.
2 inners, operating in left and right inner channels.
LW/RW lead wide to stretch the pitch
CF stays high to force opposition defenders to stick with them.
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