Master The Position

TLDR

Master The Position is the fourth of six progressive stages in the 360TFT Player Development Model, focusing on position-specific expertise for players aged 15-21. This stage refines technical, tactical, and mental aspects of each position through structured training and real-game scenarios.

Introduction

Mastering a position is the culmination of years of training and development. By ages 15-21, players are focusing on their specific roles within the team. This stage refines the technical, tactical, and mental aspects of their position. Whether it’s understanding how to break up play as a midfielder or perfecting sweeping as a goalkeeper, mastering a position is about becoming an expert in your role.

Through structured training, real-game scenarios, and insights into the demands of professional-level football, this section will equip players with the tools needed to thrive in their roles.

The 360TFT Player Development Model

Master The Position is the fourth of six progressive stages in the 360TFT Player Development Model:

Master The Ball → Master The Opponent → Master The Game → Master The Position → Master The Performance → Master The Self

Position-Specific Expertise

This stage focuses on position-specific expertise across all areas of the field:

Goalkeeper

• Playing Out From The Back
• Sweeping
• Saves

Centre Back

• Line Breaking Passes
• 1v1 Defending
• Aerial Duels

Full Back

• 1v1 Defending
• Attacking Runs
• Crossing

Centre Midfielder

• Breaking Up Play
• Through Passes
• Receive Between the Lines

Winger

• 1v1 Attacking
• Pressing
• Final Passes

Attacker

• Finishing
• Link Up Play
• Runs In Behind

Part of the 360TFT Game Model Course - Master The Position (15-21 Years Old)