#9 Offensive: Target Man

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• Provide as much depth as possible

• Hold up play/Provide runs into the channels when appropriate

• Act as a target in the box

#9 Defensive: Nuisance

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• Set tone for press

• Cut field in half

• Press opposing 4, 5, and 6

#7/11 Offensive: Winger

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• Provide width/Test defenders in behind when necessary

• Vary runs in behind with coming short and inside to combine

• Work in tandem with outside backs to establish 2v1’s and provide service into the box

#7/11 Defensive: Nuisance

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• Press with 8, 9, and 10

• Track opposing outside backs

• Spring counter-attack (leaking early)

#8/10 Offensive: Playmaker

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• Facilitate play through midfield

• Vary overlapping/underlapping runs in behind

• Create

#8/10 Defensive: Nuisance

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• Press with 7, 9, and 11

• Defend in both boxes

• Disturb opposing midfield play and spring counter-attacks

#6 Offensive: Spark plug

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• Act as pendulum switching play over and over again

• Spring counter-attacks with outlet balls

• Always be available in support to break pressure

#6 Defensive: Anchor

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• Snuff out counter-attacks

• Screen out opposing #9

• Protect zone 14

#2/3 Offensive: Engine

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• Overlap/Underlap when appropriate

• Work in tandem with 7/11 to create 2v1’s and provide service into the box

• Establish width when wingers are tucked in

#2/3 Defensive: Engine

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• Defend opposing 7/11

• Tuck inside when opposite outside back attacks

• Press opposing 7/11 in wide areas

#4/5 Offensive: Target for Setpieces

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• Provide depth

• Swing ball through back

• Provide outlet for outside backs that are under pressure

#4/5 Defensive: Backbone

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• Shut down opposing #9

• Help “pin” team with 2, 3, and 6

• Establish high line when in possession

#1 Offensive: Attack Starter

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• First line of attack, start the counter with the highest open player possible

• Offer passing angle behind back line

• Change the point of attack in defensive 3rd.

#1 Defensive: Organizer

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• Organize defenders with clear, concise orders of who, what, where, when

• Own the box, come out to claim crosses and loose touches

• Hold a high line, act as a sweeper behind defense to clean up long balls in behind.