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
