6 attackers vs 5 defenders trying to organise into a W shape. Attackers trying to gain outcomes in the D and defenders trying to gain posession and score in the corner goals.
Attack - Utilise space, get outcomes quickly before defence can set shape, off the ball leading, recognising situations with numerical advantages and elimination skills.
Defence - organise into W shape, delay opposition, situational decision making, regain posession, and convert into 'goals' by scoring in the corner goals on halfway.
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