![]() In the picture (above left), the defensive team is too spread out which allows the opposition more space to play through. Let’s now look at the positioning of the right back with the ball in the same location, but with the opposition in possession. They aren’t stationary, but slide over to cover the space the right back vacated when he moved forward. Note: Observe the movement of the other two defenders as the right back moves forward. He is positioned in a manner that he can communicate with the player on the ball while being able to see the play unfold in front of him.He keeps the team much more compact if a loss of possession occurs.He offers the player on the ball an option to play through that he hadn’t by remaining too deep.Correct positioning right: By moving into a better and closer angle of support the right back does several positive things for his team. Note: The winger, with support from the right back, doesn’t need to force a pass into an area covered by the defense. The right back should move forward to support the right wing to offer a back ward outlet to the player on the ball.The backline should not remain too deep and isolated from their teammates.If your team is in possession of the ball in the opposition’s end of the field: ![]() In this picture the right wing has the ball and has limited options of support. The situation (pictured above left) often happens with young players and should be discouraged. Possession in the final third of the field: Let’s look at a number of situations involving team shape and in particular how it relates to the right back. Although the diagrams are in the 8v8 format the same principles will apply to the 6v6 or 11v11 game. Also, I chose a position at the back since I often find players at the back to have the most difficult time viewing the game in a larger sense both when their team is in possession of the ball or the opposition is in possession. I have chosen to explain the idea of teaching positioning while using the right back, but the continuous movement in relation to the ball or other teammates is applicable to all positions on the field. One of the dangers of teaching positions to young players is that kids can view a particular position to be a stationary spot on the field and not an active part of the team. Lexington Player Development Academy (LPDA).
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