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Qualities of #1 Goalkeeper Safe hands, Commanding on line and in air, Dictate possession, Consistent with feet for receiving, passing, clearances Courage, personality, composure, concentration, resilient, leadership Positioning, movement, anticipation, distribution Size, agility, explosiveness,
Qualities of #2 or 3 Right or left sided defenders 1v1defending, receiving, accurate passing long and short, clearances, crossing, running with the ball Aggressive, confident, independent, determined Positioning with adjustments, timing, awareness of what is over shoulder, recognition of when to join attacks, versatility Pace, explosive speed, endurance
Qualities of #4 or 5 Central defenders 1v1defending, receiving, accurate passing long and short, clearances, clean interceptions, heading, Leadership, organizers, aggressive, composed, risk management, bravery Positioning, timing, man marking, cover and support interception- reading the game, starting attacks Size, pace, jumping ability, powerful, mobility
Qualities of #6 Central/Holding midfielder Defensive technique and awareness, passing range, receiving, dribbling to space Leadership, tenacity, humility, cooperation, battler, suspicious, destructive Positional awareness, anticipation, vision, interceptionreading the game, finding space Endurance, mobility, strength
Qualities of #8 Central/Holding midfielder Defensive technique and awareness, passing range, receiving, dribbling to space, final pass, finishing Leadership, tenacity, humility, cooperation, battler, creativity, suspicious Positional awareness, anticipation, vision, interceptionreading the game, finding space, breaking down defenses Endurance, mobility, strength
Qualities of #10 Attacking central midfielder Receiving the ball under pressure and ability to escape, passing, dribbling, finishing Creative, imaginative, unpredictable, confident, leadership, composure, risk taker Tactical awareness, able to dictate tempo of game, anticipation, finds space. Requirements are liberal based on team style of play and overall technical ability/ quality of the player
Qualities of #7 and 11 Right and Left sided attackers Running at pace with the ball, dribbling, crossing, shooting, receiving, passing Confident in 1v1 battles, willing to provide for others, concentration, risk taker, perseverance Involvement in attack, willingness to defend and react, recognizing opportunities to press, finds space coming inside. Speed, endurance
Qualities of #9 Center forward Receiving, close control, shooting with both feet, passing, heading, dribbling/feinting Selfish, confident, selective memory, concentration, opportunistic, risk taker, perseverance, Well timed movements to lead attack, finding space for self and creating space for others, recognizing opportunities to press, presence in the box, Power, speed, liveliness, agility, strength
Keys to Success Positive attributes Playing with confidence Composure Communication Compact Staying Connected Spacing Possess to rest Pressure @ right timestogether CMF find gaps, play on half turn Behaviors to Avoid Indiscipline CMF disconnected Panicking in possession Defending through fouls Unprepared for counter attacks Late reactions on set pieces Switching off weak side Selfishness Negative body language