Wide Forward

Historically called a winger this position has changed and evolved as formations have changed. This role can be a winger but equally it can be part of an attacking three. You need to have great stamina and speed for the position as you have a role to play with a high press but also chasing back to support your full back and to top it all off you will be expected to create and finish opportunities to score.

We have broken down our curriculum into three sections:

Specific Attributes
In-Possession
Out-of-Possession

We have also suggested some training videos in each area.

Wide forwards specific attributes

Technical

Receives the ball and turns to attack defenders
Can beat an opponent individually
Can beat an opponent with combination play
Can beat an opponent with penetrative dribbles
Can beat an opponent with 1 or no touches
Delivers accurate crosses to teammates in goal-scoring positions whilst moving at maximum speed
Provides accurate passes whilst moving at maximum speed
Scores goals in a variety of ways

Tactical

When possible looks to show and run beyond the opponents’ defence
Combines with supporting players to beat immediate defenders
Attacks opponents with the ball with the intention to eliminate them individually
Evade defenders with varied dribbling skills
Attacks infield, with or without the ball to contribute to combination play around the penalty area
Arrives in goal-scoring positions