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3 POSITION IN FOOTBALL
3 POSITIONS IN FOOTBALL
MIDFIELDERS
Distribute to forwards either into feet or in behind defensive line
Shoot from distance
360 awareness
Good supporting angles
Receiving skills, tight and clever touches at all angles
Look for combination play with forwards (1-2’s, up-back-through, and overlapping runs)
Look to break lines and run in behind defenders
Intelligence with and without the ball (understand and read forwards runs)
Effective tackling
When passes are made beyond our midfield, recover, track runners and assist or replace defenders who may get pulled out of position
Deny penetrating passes into forwards feet
Mark, press, intercept and tackle when needed
Distribute to forwards either into feet or in behind defensive line
Shoot from distance
360 awareness
Good supporting angles
Receiving skills, tight and clever touches at all angles
Look for combination play with forwards (1-2’s, up-back-through, and overlapping runs)
Look to break lines and run in behind defenders
Intelligence with and without the ball (understand and read forwards runs)
Effective tackling
When passes are made beyond our midfield, recover, track runners and assist or replace defenders who may get pulled out of position
Deny penetrating passes into forwards feet
Mark, press, intercept and tackle when needed
7, 11 WINGERS
Provide wide outlets in the middle and attacking thirds
Create opportunities to cross by self or in combination with teammates. Deliver with quality
Look for 1v1‘s, Attack end line, attack front post
Move into goal scoring positions without the ball
React and recover, act as first line of defense in wide areas
Provide defensive support for #2 and #3 (track opponents runs)
If you are ball side, deny the straight pass down the line, force inside to our midfield trio
Receiving, positive first touch
Dribbling at speed (attacking defenders front foot)
Crossing and shooting with both feet
Understand the need/have ability to create and exploit space
Goal scoring mentality
Provide wide outlets in the middle and attacking thirds
Create opportunities to cross by self or in combination with teammates. Deliver with quality
Look for 1v1‘s, Attack end line, attack front post
Move into goal scoring positions without the ball
React and recover, act as first line of defense in wide areas
Provide defensive support for #2 and #3 (track opponents runs)
If you are ball side, deny the straight pass down the line, force inside to our midfield trio
Receiving, positive first touch
Dribbling at speed (attacking defenders front foot)
Crossing and shooting with both feet
Understand the need/have ability to create and exploit space
Goal scoring mentality
#9 FORWARD
Score goals!
Stretch the field in possession
Look to receive passes & have ability to “hold” up ball and bring supporting players into game
Assesses and moves into goal scoring positions
Embrace 1v1 opportunities with
Score goals!
Stretch the field in possession
Look to receive passes & have ability to “hold” up ball and bring supporting players into game
Assesses and moves into goal scoring positions
Embrace 1v1 opportunities with
defenders
Apply early pressure to defenders
Delay and contain attacks from opposing defenders
Have pace and agility
Ability to turn in tight spaces with various techniques
Can quickly decide to and employ appropriate finishing technique
Strong technique striking, volleying, and heading balls towards goal
Apply early pressure to defenders
Delay and contain attacks from opposing defenders
Have pace and agility
Ability to turn in tight spaces with various techniques
Can quickly decide to and employ appropriate finishing technique
Strong technique striking, volleying, and heading balls towards goal
