Left back
Shot from distance, defence in the middle.
What this position demands mentally
- Shooting accuracy after missed shots
- One-on-one against big defenders
- Switching between attack and defence
Your typical situations
Shot missed
Open shot, goes wide or to the goalkeeper.
Turnover
Lost the ball in a challenge or it was intercepted.
Defensive errors
Stepped out too late, gap open, opponent through.
Two-minute suspension
You're on the bench, your team is playing short-handed.
One goal down
Five minutes to play, you're one down.
Missed a 7-metre throw
Open shot, everyone watches, ball doesn't go in.
Technical error
Steps, double dribble, court violation – ball lost without opponent pressure.
Scenarios for you
You're 15 minutes into the game. That was your second technical error – a stepping violation after a pass that was actually clean.
What's happening in your head?
Four minutes left, you're up by one goal – and you get a two-minute suspension. You’re on the bench, your team is playing a player down.
What's happening in your head?
Draw, 25 seconds left on the clock, your team has the ball. Timeout's over, the play is set – and you're involved.
What's happening in your head?
Selection try-outs. Two unfamiliar coaches stand on the sideline with clipboards. Your first ball contact: a bad pass.
What's happening in your head?
Timeout at 12:17. The coach says two sentences to the team – and then 20 seconds just to you, loudly.
What's happening in your head?
First game after four months out. The first tough tackle is coming up – exactly the movement where it happened.
What's happening in your head?