in possession
Attacking Width
Stay Wider
- Position closer to the sidelines.
Encourage to take up a wider position during attacks in an attempt to stretch the play more.
Positive Feedback
- Stretches the opposition defence.
- Becomes a better option for switch passes.
Negative Feedback
- Can become more isolated from the rest of the team.
- Provides less support in central areas.
Sit Narrower
- Position closer to the centre.
Encourage the player to take up a narrower position during attacks in order to create a smaller passing distance between them and the rest of the team.
Positive Feedback
- Create closer passing connections.
- Provides more support in central areas.
Negative Feedback
- Central areas can become more congested.
- Becomes a worse option for switch passes.
Move Into Channels
- Make runs between opposition CB and FB.
Encourage to make more runs into the space behind the opposition defence, between their centre-back and full-back.
Positive Feedback
- Provides more support in wide areas.
- Penetrates the opposition defence.
Negative Feedback
- Receives ball less to feet.
- Channel runs can be tiring.
Standard
- No specific instruction.
The player’s attacking width will be driven by their In Possession role and the team playing strategy. No specific instruction will be given to the player.
Positive Feedback
- Player will follow the team-wide strategy.
Negative Feedback
- Could benefit more from a tailored strategy.