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Make sure you choose that loose man back wisely and it depends on what role you want him to play. They can either be used as;

1. A third man up; you must choose someone with decent height and athleticism to make contests and help with spoiling. This role is perfect if you're playing against a dominant forward.

Or

2. A running backman; they obviously need pace, fitness and good disposal. More suitable for counter attacking and fast breaks.

 

Don't just drop any player back because it can almost eliminate them from the game if they're not playing a role suitable to their strengths. Teach your midfielders to be accountable and run back twice as hard as they run forward because even when attacking, midfielders are best to be positioned behind the ball or on the spread. It's much more easier to create play when your runners are on the defensive side of the ball.

 

In regards to your forward line, if you want to play five men, play 3 marking options. I would have two marking options leading out of the goal square each way. The third marking option (presumably the CHF), I would have leading up the ground creating contests, taking grabs and crashing packs. Your two flankers will play up the ground also and must run hard to cover that extra space. Make sure they leave the forward line open for the two marking options. Their 6th defender can only block the lead of one marking option so the obvious play is to kick to your second marking option leading out of the square. If they have an extra man back, your forward line will not function with five men because it's literally five vs. seven so in the case, have your loose man back come forward and act as a decoy. Also make sure the flankers are at their feet ready to crumb as your forward pockets are non-existent. The flankers are going to be running as hard as midfielders so make sure they're prepared to work their backsides off to cover ground. Also when the opposition is taking a kick in, do not have a man on the mark, have two men (your two marking options on the FF line) positioned roughly 7m away from the points of the goal square on a 45 degree angle. This option covers three positions (FF, FP, FP) with two players. Have the rest flood your forward arcs.


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