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| Anonymous |
20:49:36 Tuesday 27 July 2004 |
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hey expert, im having some trouble playing my position (right winger). It's my first year of rep, but i know how to play the game, i just dont really understand the right winger's main task. Is it to get the ball on the side, birng it up and cross it, or just an extra man to help out on defense? If you could explain my job in a little bit more depth I would really appreciate it, thanks. |
There isn’t just one correct way of playing the position.
Your job is to both help the defense and make forward runs.
It is impossible to do be involved in every play so you need to be selective.
On attack, be aware of how many of your teammates are making forward runs.
If there are too many of them going up, you may be better off staying back.
Use this time to recover.
Conversely, if you have backup in defense and you think that you’ll be able to get the ball, don’t be hesitant to go forward.
You job also depends on the current game situation.
If your team is protecting a narrow lead, it may be wiser to play more defensively.
Periodically get feedback from your coach as to what your primary concerns should be.
When moving forward off the ball, make sure you keep your width.
Even if you are planning to make a near-post run, stay outside for as long as you can. This way you’ll be coming in from the blind side of the enemy defensive.
When you have the ball, keep possession of it as long as you have free space ahead of you.
Defensively, you need to mark tightly and vigorously. It is a bad idea to rest while marking an opponent. by Expert 14:01:16 Monday 9 August 2004 |
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