The official account of the OFN soccer training app. Expert ⚽ tips & insights. Given to you by Europe's top club coaches.
Don’t just run. Read the space 👀⚽️
Straight or diagonal?
Which run would you make to receive the through ball? 🧠
Your fullback is marking the winger,
but the winger is looking to run in behind 🏃♂️💨
As a center back, what would you do?
Read the danger. Protect the back line 🧠
You can shoot… but should you? 👀⚽
Sometimes, the better option is one more pass. 🧠⚽
Would you shoot or pass it back? 🔥
Don’t just run behind. Read the space. 👀🧠
Your teammate has the ball.
Do you run straight behind the defender?
Or curve your run behind your teammate to create a better angle?
You’re in the final third and have two options 👀
A striker is surrounded by defenders in the box,
while a midfielder is free just outside the box.
Where would you play the ball? 🧠⚽️
You’re 1v1 with the goalkeeper ⚽
But your teammate is arriving in a better position 👀
Do you back yourself or play the pass?
What’s your decision? 🧠🔥
Your centre back has the ball ⚽
Would you come closer to receive,
or find the space between the lines? 👀
Which Position Would You Choose? 🤔
The winger has the ball.
Do you go in front of the defender or in behind? 🏃🤔
The right movement can create the space you need to receive the ball ⚽️
The winger has the ball — what’s your next move? 👀
Do you check to the ball to offer a passing option,
or run in behind to attack the space behind the defence? 🧠⚽
Read the defender. Read the space. Make the right movement 🔥