The High Value Assist Area

To improve the ability to create and finish chances from high-value wide areas (the assist zones), using support play, wide rotations, and box entries.

Creating Width: • Recognise when to stretch the pitch to isolate neutrals or drag defenders out. Timing of Runs: • Attackers must judge the delivery: near post, penalty spot, far post. Arrive on the move, not early. Box Loading: • Ensure multiple runners attack the space: one deep, one central, one trailing. Body Shape for Crossing: • Encourage players to open out early & deliver with conviction from assist areas. Switch of Play: • Quick transfer from congested to free sides creates time and space for the cross.