9v9 · Issue 03 · Chapter 3 · Position six of six
Striker
Give us a way forward
9 · Striker9v9 · 2-2-3-1
Starting positions for striker in a 2-2-3-1. Positions are starting points, not fixed instructions.
How We Play illustration based on reviewed guidance. Starting positions are not fixed.
Key
- Us
- Key space
Ask yourself
Can I receive, turn, or help someone run?
✓ Coaching reviewed · 20 October 2026
Your jobs
- Make yourself available for a useful pass.
- Look for a teammate close enough to combine with instead of becoming isolated.
- Recognise when to put pressure on the ball and when teammates need recovery time.