Left wing
Fewer shots, clear chances.
What this position demands mentally
- Few ball contacts per game
- Free chance from a counter-attack – high expectation pressure
- Decision in the fast break
Your typical situations
Shot missed
Open shot, goes wide or to the goalkeeper.
Missed a 7-metre throw
Open shot, everyone watches, ball doesn't go in.
Sitting on the bench
The game is on, you're sitting and waiting.
Little game time
Only playing for short periods over weeks.
Last Attack
30 seconds, one attack, everything to play for.
Technical error
Steps, double dribble, court violation – ball lost without opponent pressure.
Scenarios for you
You just missed a 7-metre throw. Now the ref calls another 7-metre throw – and the ball is back with you.
What's happening in your head?
First touch in eight minutes: free counter, you alone against the goalkeeper – and the ball goes over the bar.
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?