RUNNING THE CHANNEL.

Top midfielders do not stop after the pass.

This video is about the movement that happens after the ball goes wide.

STAYING STILL.

Staying still after the pass allows the winger to get trapped and double-teamed.

Now the attack loses momentum.

RUN THE CHANNEL.

As soon as the ball goes wide, sprint behind the fullback.

That movement changes the whole attack.

CREATE THE ALLEYWAY.

If defenders follow your run, you open space inside for the winger.

Now every touch toward goal becomes more dangerous.

CHANGE OF PACE.

The movement cannot be casual.

The sprint forces defenders to react and creates separation.

THE PRINCIPLE.

Play wide.

Sprint the channel.

Either receive behind the line…

or create the alleyway.