Support can be provided behind, ahead and beside the player on the ball.
Support – Links to movement but more specifically focuses on how you will support the player on the ball. Support can be provided behind, ahead and beside the player on the ball. In order to provide support effectively, players should look to create space from their movement and look to provide angles and distance to be able to receive the ball. Examples of support are shown below and can be the CB’s provide support for the centre midfielders behind the ball, the full backs offering support to the centre backs when playing out from the back and the centre forwards supporting in advance of the centre midfielders when in possession of the ball.