Quick read · 4-3-3

Where should I be right now?

Passer first, space second.

What's happening?

Attacking up

Step 1 / 5

Start · onside

Our #8 turns cleanly, facing forward, no one close. You're on the left CB's shoulder, onside. Glance: her eyes are on the ball.

Midfielder facing forward

Where to start: On the shoulder of the far-side CB, half a step onside, body open so you can see ball and defender.
What to scan: Is the passer's head up? Is she unpressured? Where is the CB looking — at the ball or at you?
Your movement: If she is free to play forward and there is space behind, adjust across the shoulder on her setting touch. Stay onside until release, then burst into the channel.
Because: The passer can find you while the defender has to turn. A curved run disguises the route; checking the line until release keeps it legal.
Common mistake: Sprinting the moment you see the gap. You're offside, or the CB just drops off and you've burnt a sprint for nothing.

Note · These are choices for the clues shown, not fixed team tactics. Your coach's instructions come first.

Attacking up

Too early

Sprint before she is ready → defender adjusts, offside risk rises, run wasted.

Well timed

Hold the shoulder → head up / setting touch → curve and burst on release.

Passer first, space second. A curve alone does not keep you onside.