Role
1st priority = defend / stop opponent players in assigned wing
in attacks: assist midfield and or strikers, cross the ball quickly
Positioning
to support defense: spread out wider and move slightly higher up (remember how Mr Pat talks about the defense line being a bowl) for better passing angles
esp. diagonal passes
might receive from center backs / midfielders / goalie
to support offense: move up and down sidelines so keep your body angle open for teammates to pass the ball
Tuck infield when own team is attacking from opposite wing
Position near the opposing box/far post if own team is attacking on opposite wing
Passing
when receiving a ball
1st choice = pass forward
find teammate in space / unmarked / on a run
teammate usu. striker / midfielder
if the opportunity arises, could also move up pitch yourself and cross the ball in for goal scoring opportunities if you’re near the goal (ref figure 2 below)
Model Player: