1 = Goalkeeper Obviously the shot-stopper, but also must be another field player in the back Lots of talking; direct

ct traffic; eyes of the defense Set up walls vs. free kicks Take own goal kicks? 2 = Sweeper Coach on the field; must talk and make sure everyone is marked, esp. in our defensive 1/3 Pick up when defender gets beat Push the defensive line up (draw offsides) See the field; anticipate opponents runs, crosses, etc. Know when to clear, when to serve long ball and when to pass to space (wide to 3,4 or up to 5,6) 3,4 = Defensive marking backs Match-ups are important; know your opponent (use left? Like to cut-back? Etc.) Mark opponents forwards in defensive 1/3 When were in possession be a wide option for 2, be at supporting angles for 7,8 and for 5,6 on your side; occasionally can attack the goal on a switched field 5,6 = Defensive center mids (halfbacks) Defensively find and mark opponents center mids (usually their best player/ball handler) Win balls in middle Become a 4th defender when ball goes to corner and sweeper goes out to cover Offensively support at angles for 9, and for 7,8 Look to switch fields, using partner or 9; play wide to 7,8 or deep to 10,11 Note: when were in the attacking 1/3 one fills open slot (especially near 18); one fills gap between ball and our defenders (stopper mentality)

7,8 = Outside mids Be a wide option for defenders (butt to sideline; see the field) Look for 1-2s with 5,6 or with 9 From middle 1/3 play ball to corner for 10,11 and support or cut through Also strive to own corner offensively; cross balls (early if possible) When ball is opposite be ready to clean up garbage back door Defensively pressure ball wide; on weak side fill slot (in line with far post and in line with cover defender behind the ball anticipate and cheat to intercept and begin counter-attack) 9 = Offensive center mid Playmaker Defensively may need to mark a mid; otherwise be aware of opponents Stopper Win balls in middle Offensively receive and turn shoot! Set up 10,11 with through balls youll have support at angles from 5,6; also 7,8 will be thinking corner Ball side support at 18 when were on endline Combination play with 10,11 Be creative! 10,11 = Forwards Occasionally well play in tandem Defensively challenge opponents defenders for possession When ball is in our defending 1/3 10 may become wide outlet and 11 plays center (on opponents Sweeper) or vice versa Work with each other; stay 15-20 apart Frequent crossing runs - Dont be afraid to run to corners get wide. Attack both posts Work overlap with 9 When possessing ball on endline, you WILL have support at 18 on angles! Finish!