![]() This way you can see the ball, what’s up the field and also your body is positioned to take a positive touch. Instead stand like this, with your body open to the field going forward. Why not? Because now you can’t see what’s behind you and your body is positioned to take a touch back in the direction the ball came. What I mean is if your right winger has the ball, don’t stand like this. If the ball goes wide to your winger don’t run all the way wide to support them. But for the most part you need to keep your shape in case there is a turn over. Yes, there will be times you make a late run in the box. In the attacking third you usually don’t need to go much farther then the top of the 18. Try to stay in the central part of the field when in your defensive, middle and attacking thirds. Don’t try to always look for that perfect pass and doubt your first option. My point is, when you see a pass make it. Yes, sometimes you need to chip a ball, switch the field or hit a long ball over the top, that is fine. Your job is to be the connect person of the defense and attack by making passes. ![]() The best DCM’s are the smartest. Work on your speed of play regularly by watching these OSA videos.ĭO NOT try to play the perfect pass every time. You are looking for defenders, teammates, space, runs, etc. When you look behind you, you are taking a mental picture of the field. You know by checking your shoulders regularly. Coaches always say, “know what to do with the ball before you get it.” But how do you know? ![]()
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