Fremont YSC, Player Profile: Wide Players

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We Have The Ball:

  • Run with the ball at pace.

Why?

  1. To get forward quickly.
  2. To bring defenders in to you, which will then create space and gaps for other players.
  3. Create scoring opportunities.
  4. Take advantage of counter attack opportunities.
  • Good 1v1 in wide positions.

Why?

  1. To get in behind the defense.
  2. Create scoring opportunities.
  3. To break a line of defense by dribbling.
  4. Use skill moves and or body feints, to unbalance the defender.
  5. Have confidence and composure with the ball.
  • Can play on both sides of the field.

Why?

  1. To be able to provide in-swinging / out-swinging crosses.
  2. To be able to cut in for a shot.
  • Can roll in and play with width.

Why?

  1. Roll in to the middle of the field to create space out wide for a full back to get forward in.
  2. Stay wide to create space for yourself, which will also bring a defender out towards you, and also creates space for a center forward to play in.
  • Awareness of spaces.

Why?

  1. To support players on the ball.
  2. To create width.
  3. To receive the ball without any immediate pressure from a defender.
  • Desire to get inside the penalty area.

Why?

  1. Create scoring chances.
  2. To get off a shot inside the box, or provide a more lethal final pass for a teammate to finish.
  3. A nightmare for defenders to deal with.
  4. Creates unpredictability in attack.

They Have The Ball:

  • Cut off angle of opponent’s attack.

Why?

  1. To cut out the wide pass.
  2. Force players to the middle of the field into supporting players.
  3. Make play predictable.
  • Collective action to high press.

Why?

  1. To press as a team so that we do not open up dangerous spaces in the middle of the field, or in between units.
  2. To make play predictable.
  • Willingness to support the fullback.

Why?

  1. To drop off and cover the weak sided opponent who is getting forward in their attack.
  2. To create numbers up in defense.
  3. To stop a numbers up opportunity in attack for the opponents.

Being a Fremont YSC Wide Player:

  • Run with the ball at pace.
  • Good 1v1 in wide positions.
  • Can play on both sides of the field.
  • Can roll in, and play in width.
  • Awareness of spaces.
  • Desire to get inside the penalty area.
  • Cut off angles of opponents attack.
  • Collective action to high press.
  • Willingness to support fullback.

 

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