Try and get beyond/behind the defender

  • Keep your body open where you can keep seeing the ball
  • Stay in a line of pass where you can receive a forward pass
  • If your defender moves towards the ball, readjust your position to be in a line of pass
  • If your defender moves towards you, move away from the ball to give your teammate more space

Why this is important

  • This is important so you can either receive the ball in a position free from defenders where you can make your next action (such as a pass, cross or shot)
  • If you do not receive the ball you may create space for someone else to receive

NWS Spirit Mens First Grade examples