Right wing
Come in cold and score immediately.
What this position demands mentally
- Long waits, then immediate presence.
- 7-metre throw responsibility in many teams
- Return to defence after a missed chance
Your typical situations
Missed a 7-metre throw
Open shot, everyone watches, ball doesn't go in.
Shot missed
Open shot, goes wide or to the goalkeeper.
Sitting on the bench
The game is on, you're sitting and waiting.
One goal lead
You're narrowly in the lead and the game is getting tough.
Being substituted
You go off, even though you wanted to stay on.
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?