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Things to remember in passing, (best option first);
1. Pass the ball into space in back of the defense.
2. Pass the ball to feet of the most advanced attacker.
3. Pass the ball beyond at least one defender.
4. Pass the ball cross the field to switch the line of attack.
5. Pass the ball back to a supporting teammate.

Things to remember on free kicks, corners and throw-ins;
1. Move in to prearranged marking position quickly.
2. Mark close in the area of the ball.
3. Mark in back of the attacker.
4. Mark the space in front of the attacker.
5. The goalkeeper be in the right position.
6. Seal off as much space as possible inside the penalty area.
7. Player in the wall line up, tallest on the outside (in line with ball and post) and the shortest is on the inside.

Things to remember to gain more set plays, (best option first);
1. Pass the ball to the back of the defense.
2. Cross the ball to the back of the defense.
3. Dribbling in the attacking third of the field.
4. Pressuring defenders in the attacking third of the field.
5. Shooting at goal in the attacking third of the field.

Thirds of the field;
Areas roughly 35 yards in length signifying the defending, the middle, and the attacking thirds of the field.

Through pass:
A pass sent to a teammate to get him/her the ball behind his defender; used to penetrate a line of defenders.

Throw-in:
A type of restart where a player throws the ball from behind his head with two hands while standing with both feet on the ground behind a sideline; taken by a player opposite the team that last touched the ball before it went out of bounds across a sideline.