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Positional Roles
GK
- GOALKEEPER
CF CF
CB
- CENTER BACK
OM OM
OB
- OUTSIDE BACK CM CM
CM
- CENTER MIDFIELDER
OB OB
CB CB
OM
- OUTSIDE MIDFIELDER
CF GK
- CENTER FORWARD
~ Provide pressure and cover on strong side of field ~ Provide width & support on strong side
~ Provide cover and balance on weak side of field ~ Accurate passing to start attack
OUTSIDE ~ Stop crosses (effective 1v1 defending/ball winning) ~ Effective combination play on flank
BACK ~ Mark tightly in penalty area on crosses weak side ~ Beat players 1v1 in attacking
~ Dominant in air & effective technical clearing ~ Quality crosses in attacking
~ Choice to provide compactness in midfield or to ~ Provide width & support so teammates can join
pressure oppositions back line attack
OUTSIDE ~ Intercept passes in midfield when forwards press ~ Combine with teammates to penetrate on flank
MIDFIELDER ~ Work with outside back to defend flank/crosses ~ Beat defenders 1v1 for quality crossing & finishing
~ Provide balance in midfield when ball is weak side ~ Make far post runs to finish crosses
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