1. The decision to spread out must (should) be taken early (at the time the team gains
possession ) and the team must (should) cover the ground as quickly as possible.
2. Spreading out from side-to-side, means wide out to the side line (
touch line ).
3. Runs must (should) be made at different
angles into spaces, but not losing sight of the ball.
4. Take up positions or spaces that makes it difficult for
defender to
mark and have
support .
5.
Attacking player must (should) be in positions or spaces that give them wider field of vision as possible to receive the ball.
6. The ball must (should) be played to a teammate that can take advantage of forward play; not because your teammate is in the biggest space.
7. A pass should be delayed until a teammate is in position to receive it and control it. A bad pass or poor control can destroy the space that has been created.
8. The team must take advantage of the space that has been created by
forward play. If teammates insist on playing the ball square, or back, possession might be retained. Then, the initiative and the opportunity to take advantage of space will be lost.
