All forwards, bar one, run towards the side of the pitch the free is on. While one of our full forwards makes a shallow run towards the opposite side to receive the free kick on or around the 21. One midfielder stays wide on that side to offer an option to the receiving forward or as a secondary option to the free taker to kick direct. Free is always taken by wing back on the side the free is awarded.
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