The Second Attacker: Off-Ball Movements

At APFC, we believe that the game is complex, and the best way to simplify it is by understanding it as a single, interconnected unit where roles and situations are constantly changing. Players must learn to recognize different scenarios and contexts to make the best decisions on the pitch.

In this course, you will learn the concept of the Second Attacker and its importance in collective play, offering you a broad perspective of the resources and options available to the off-ball player to participate directly in the game—either by receiving the ball in an advantageous situation through smart movement or indirectly by creating advantages for the ball possessor.

This course goes beyond simply interpreting the game through the ball; it focuses on key off-ball aspects that great teams throughout history have had to master in order to dominate positional play.

How many minutes in a match does a player have the ball at their feet? And how many minutes don’t they? Do you think it’s important for players to understand the game and create favorable situations for their team when they don’t have the ball?

Discover the true potential of the Second Attacker and understand not just the ‘how’ but the ‘why’ behind every off-ball movement to improve your team’s collective play.