KEY FACTORS
TWO TYPES OF RUNS
- A. Runs to create space
- B. Runs to exploit space
RUNS TO CREATE SPACE
- Running from in front of the ball
- Inside-out diagonal runs
- Outside-in diagonal runs
- Running from behind the ball
- Overlap runs
- Diagonal runs
RUNNING TO EXPLOIT SPACE
- Running from in front of the ball
- Diagonal run across the defender
- Diagonal run wrong footing the defender by checking and changing direction
- Combination of a diagonal pass with diagonal run
- Running from behind the ball
- Overlap run
- Movement from behind the ball into space created by movement in front of
the ball
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ORGANISATION, DIRECTION AND PROGRESSION
- Condition restarts where runs will be made, otherwise unrealistic situations
will occur
- Good rehearsal will be required so that players understand:
- Runs to create space
- Runs to exploit space
Spreading Out
Creating Space end to end and side to
side
Forward Passes to Feet and Space
Passing Priorities
Support in
Attack
Changing the
Direction of Play
Running with the
Ball
One Touch Play
The Coaching
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