THE ROLES IN A 1-3-1 SHAPE (IN WALKING FOOTBALL)

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GK - brave, good shot stopper, knows angles, great communicator, quick & accurate distribution

 

Centre defence - great communicator, organises players around them, takes a pride in “clean sheets”, great tackler & defender

 

Centre midfield - can receive the ball on the half turn, aware of players around them, lays ball off (including backwards), good stamina, good tackler

 

Wide midfield - FANTASTIC stamina, good defender, good passer, understands when to stay really wide and when to “come inside” more often

 

Central striker

Can receive a ball under pressure and good decision maker (when to lay ball off and when to turn), good (accurate) shot, skilful/pacy with ball (preferably both), good game awareness