Impactful Goalkeepers
Primary Role #1
Ability to stop opponents goal attempts and make the save when called upon
Impactful GK Role #1
-Awareness of proper distance and angles
-Good footwork to maximize dive
-Proper technique when diving
-Goal coverage
-Good catching/parrying techniques
Primary Role #2
Control of the box and space behind defenders when dealing with wide and long service from open play and set-pieces
Impactful GK Role #2
-Good starting position
-Good path to the ball
-Catching ball at the height of the jump
-Coverage of more real estate
Primary Role #3
Ability to start the attack with distributing the ball accurately through passing and throwing
Impactful GK Role #3
-Accuracy and distance when kicking/throwing the ball
-Ability to support play and help in possession
-Being able to clear under pressure
Primary Role #4
Communication and organization of the backline to better control with the space between and deal with breakaways
Impactful GK Role #4
-Commanding presence on set pieces
-Help organize marking in the box
-Stay connected to the backline and help step and drop
Impactful Central Defenders
Primary Role #1
Ability to defend 1v1 and deny the opponent's penetration
Impactful CB Role #1
-Intercept the pass
-Win the tackle
-Deny the turn
-Stop the dribble
-Block the shot/cross/pass
Primary Role #2
Win aerial challenges and defend against service into the box
Impactful CB Role #2
-Attack the ball at the height of the jump
-Use your body to gain leverage
-Head the ball clear of danger
-Help win the second ball
Primary Role #3
Ability to build out of the back and start the attack
Impactful CB Role #3
-Proper angles and distance of support
-Range and accuracy of the pass
-Weak foot proficiency
-A clearance is just a long pass
Primary Role #4
Communication and organization of the backline in order to cover the dangerous spaces
Impactful CB Role #4
-Commanding presence on set pieces
-Help organize marking in the box
-Close gates between defenders
-Step or drop while staying connected with GK and midfield line
Impactful Outside Backs
Primary Role #1
Ability to defend 1v1 and deny the opponent's penetration
Impactful OB Role #1
-Intercept the pass
-Win the tackle
-Deny the turn
-Stop the dribble
-Block the shot/cross/pass
Primary Role #2
Ability to build out of the back and start the attack
Impactful OB Role #2
-Proper angles and distance of support
-Range and accuracy of the pass
-Weak foot proficiency
-A clearance is just a long pass
Primary Role #3
Deciding when to get into the attack and having the quality to deliver a dangerous cross
Impactful OB Role #3
-Accuracy and distance when kicking/throwing the ball
-Ability to support play and help in possession
-Being able to clear under pressure
Primary Role #4
Ability to cover the back post and deal with crosses and long ball into the box
Impactful OB Role #4
-Commanding presence on set pieces
-Help organize marking in the box
-Stay connected to the backline and help step and drop
Impactful Defensive Midfielders
Primary Role #1
Ability to defend 1v1 and deny the opponent's penetration
Impactful DM Role #1
-Intercept the pass
-Win the tackle
-Deny the turn
-Stop the dribble
-Block the shot/cross/pass
Primary Role #2
Win aerial challenges and defend against service into the box
Impactful DM Role #2
-Attack the ball at the height of the jump
-Use your body to gain leverage
-Head the ball clear of danger
-Help win the second ball
Primary Role #3
Ability to build out of the back break lines and switch the point of attack
Impactful DM Role #3
-Proper angles and distance of support
-Range and accuracy of the pass
-Weak foot proficiency
-Be ready to break the line or switch the point with minimal touches
Primary Role #4
Organize the midfield and rotate into the backline when needed
Impactful DM Role #4
-Understand and facilitate midfield rotation to free up space
-Stop the counter
-Organize the press
-Recognize opposition's overloads and rotate to stop them
Impactful Attacking Midfielders
Primary Role #1
Break lines through the dribble and through combination with other attackers
Impactful AM Role #1
-Play the key pass
-Create overloads against opposition's backline
-Take players on and get to seam 1
-Get into crossing areas and deliver quality passes
Primary Role #2
Getting in positions to score goals by finishing from a variety of situations
Impactful AM Role #2
-Make well-timed and high intensity runs into seam 1
-Get into the box and attack wide delivery
-Score from distance
-Take defenders on to create shots
-Use multiple surface to score
Primary Role #3
Help the team retain possession through the midfield third
Impactful AM Role #3
-Understand midfield rotation and help create space
-Find pockets of space and help advance the ball
-Break lines or switch the point
Primary Role #4
Ability to help the team regain the ball
Impactful AM Role #4
-Participate in the press and work to win the ball high up the pitch
-Understand your role in creating pockets of pressure
-Double team and TACKLE
Impactful Forwards
Primary Role #1
Getting in positions to score goals by finishing from a variety of situations
Impactful F Role #1
-Make well-timed and high intensity runs into seam 1
-Get into the box and attack wide delivery
-Score from distance
-Take defenders on to create shots
-Use multiple surface to score
Primary Role #2
Break lines through the dribble and through combination with other attackers
Impactful F Role #2
-Play the key pass
-Create overloads against opposition's backline
-Take players on and get to seam 1
-Get into crossing areas and deliver quality passes
Primary Role #3
Hold the ball to allow player to join in transition
Impactful F Role #3
-Use leverage to control space in front of defender and prevent them from intercepting passes
-Receive the ball and protect it while waiting for support
-Don't turn into pressure
-Lay the ball off and make an intelligent run to get the ball back
Primary Role #4
Help the team press and regain the ball
Impactful F Role #4
-Participate in the press and work to win the ball high up the pitch
-Cut the field in half and force play to be predictable
-Understand your role in creating pockets of pressure
-Double team and TACKLE