In this position there are many options for the kicker:
Short left/right - leaves about equal space to cover for the 3 up front and the chasers 50:50 ball
Deep left/right - expose the amount of space between defenders >25% pitch width
Deep mid left/right - option of knock on or rebound for possesion off front mid player plus expose space between deep cover >25% pitch width
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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