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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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