Winger Holds Width, 8 Underlaps — Attack Inside Shoulder
A wide attacking practice where the winger fixes the fullback by staying outside and the 8 attacks the defender's inside shoulder from a deeper starting position.
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Organization
Set a wide channel and half-space leading toward mini-goals or a full goal. The winger receives wide with a midfielder supporting inside. The 8 times an underlapping run beyond the defender while the winger decides to pass inside or continue outside.
Coaching Points
Winger stays wide long enough to pin the defender | 8 starts below the ball | Underlap attacks the inside shoulder at speed | Pass into the runner's path | Opposite support arrives for the next action
Progressions
- Allow the defender and covering centre-back to defend the action fully.
Regressions
- Use a passive fullback and predetermine the underlap pass.
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