MidfieldUnit 04 — Second Striker·Course 06 of 12
Link-Up Play and Combination Passing
Wall pass, layoff-and-move, and third-man run combinations
15 ModulesIntermediateSecond Striker
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15 Modules
01Introduction — Link-Up Play and Combination Passing02Fundamentals — Core Mechanics Step by Step03Footwork — Stance, Positioning, and Movement Patterns04Ball Control — Touch, Control, and Ball Manipulation05Reading the Game — Opponent and Space Cues06Drill 1 — Isolated Solo Practice07Drill 2 — Guided with Passive Opponent08Drill 3 — Live Competitive Drill09Common Mistakes — 3 Errors and How to Fix Them10Game Situations — Applying the Skill in Real Matches11Pro Reference — Elite Player Film Study Examples12Progression — Building to the Next Concept13Advanced Variation — Higher-Level Application14Decision Making — When to Use This Skill vs Alternatives15Review & Assessment — Key Takeaways and Self-Assessment Checklist
Unit Overview
Unit04 / 12
PositionSecond Striker
PhaseMidfield
LevelIntermediate
Total courses12
Total modules180
All 12 Courses
01Introduction to the Shadow Striker Role
02Reading Defensive Shape to Find Space
03The Check-Away Movement
04Receiving on the Half-Turn
05Timing the Run Between the Lines
06Link-Up Play and Combination Passing
07Exploiting the Half-Space
08Pressing Triggers and Counter-Pressing
09Finishing as a Second Striker
10Decision Making Under Pressure
11Movement Patterns in Transition
12Elite Second Striker Decision Flow