ROLES IN OUTLET

With all the roles it is important to keep in mind: [if !supportLists]1) [endif]The location of and pressure on the ball [if !supportLists]2) [endif]Location of teammates [if !supportLists]3) [endif]Location of opponents Role 1 – Ball carrier Responsible for keeping possession by passing or dribbling in order to facilitate a pass Essential requirements [if !supportLists]o [endif] Awareness of options [if !supportLists]o [endif] Sound decision making Role 2 – Close support player (one pass away) Responsible for repositioning to provide a distinct passing option for the ball carrier Positioning is based on the needs of the ball carrier and the other close support players in the area Essential requirements [if !supportLists]o [endif] Awareness of ball carrier and other close support players [if !supportLists]o [endif] Communication (verbal and non-verbal) with ball carrier and other close support players Role 3 – Far support player (two or more passes away) [if !supportLists]· [endif]Responsible for creating width and depth over and above that provided by the close support players. [if !supportLists]· [endif]Essential requirements [if !supportLists]o [endif] Awareness of other far players as well as support for ball carrier [if !supportLists]o [endif] Communication (verbal and non-verbal) with other far support players to create space Anticipation of how the play is likely to unfold