The supporting players have to determine two things;
(i) the correct angle of support (ii) the correct distance
of support
By taking up the correct angle and distance the supporting
player will achieve;
a position in which he has a full range of forward vision
a position in which he receives the ball comfortably
a position in which he can switch the play
a position in which he can play the ball forward without being
under pressure
X plays the ball into X1 who is tightly marked by O1
X follows his pass and supports X1
X2 must lose his marker O2 and provide support for X1
X1 lays the ball off to either of the supporting players X
or X2
X3 makes a forward run and provides the outlet for the through
pass from X or X2
O3 is the recovering defender who tracks the run of X3
X’s must run the ball through the markers to score
Key Points
Assess the angle and distance of the support positions offered
by X and X2
Assess the timing of the forward run made by X3
Assess the accuracy, timing and weight of pass played by either
X or X2 into the path of X3
Ensure that O’s defend properly
a position in which he has a full range of forward vision
