KEY FACTORS

WHEN NOT TO RUN WITH THE BALL

• When a team mate is in a far better attacking position
• When there is no space to run into
• When it is muddy and on pitches where certain areas are muddy
• When the pitch is frosty and uneven or dry and bumpy

WHEN TO RUN WITH THE BALL

• When there is space in front
• Be positive and run quickly and straight
• Look up to assess play
• Decision. players should make a decision before each touch
• Use the laces to push the ball forward

IF THE RUN TAKES A PLAYER INTO THE ATTACKING THIRD

• If there is an opportunity to shoot, shoot
• If the choice is between passing and dribbling, choose to dribble
• If the run is down the flank and there is space to cross the ball, do so early and to the back of the defence
• If there is any doubt "shoot"

ORGANISATION AND DIRECTION

• Condition the small sided game to give the coached team the majority of the possession

Start Position-O(S) takes out of feet and shoots weekly to GKX.O puts passive pressure on GKX who releases to X