Wing Play

Overload the wide areas.Play crosses into the box.

Wing Play looks to get into high-quality crossing positions as much as possible. Players are expected to make regular overlapping runs in order to overload the flanks in attack.

Core Strengths

Avoids playing in congested central areas.
Crosses can be a reliable source of cheap chances.

Potential Risks

More turnovers in attack.
Less effective against aerially dominant defences.

In Possession

More Direct Passing

Progress Through Both Flanks

Distribute to Full-Backs

Higher Tempo

Much Wider Width

Counter-Attack in Transition

Out of Possession

Mid Block

Trigger Press More Often

Trap Outside