9 v 9 possession game. To score have to find target player (no.9) and combine with a 2 or 3 player core move to score If combine with 9 set back to 10 and play through ball out wide, free to go and deliver cross (progress to 1v1)
Opposite Movement of the Two 10s Recognise: if one 10 drops short to receive, the other must attack the box or run beyond immediately to create depth. Striker Pinning = Green Light When a 9 has centre back engaged and facing their own goal, 10s must instantly arrive into shooting lanes for sets and cutbacks. Half-Space Body Shape 10s should recognise when to receive on the back foot in the half space between CB and FB â this is the prime shooting/through-ball moment. Cross Recognition Identify early vs late cross moments: Early cross â one 10 to penalty spot Delayed cross â top of box for cutback Timing of Entry Recognise the moment the ball enters the final third from wide areas â the 10s must sprint to arrive late and unmarked rather than standing in the box too early.
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