The Role of the Centre Forward ? 21 questions to evaluate your performances.

Here are a 20 questions or checklist to consider when spear- heading the attack.
The list is not exhaustive but is a ideas I work on when coaching young players.
- What is my starting position when my team regains possession. Am I able to threaten in behind the defence or drop short for the ball. Am I occupying the thoughts of one or more defenders?
- When should I run behind?
- When should I go short?
- Do I see the bigger picture and identify where the space, defenders and team mates are before I receive the ball ?
- Am I confident and effective in 1 v 1 situations? Do I have a variety of moves to beat defenders?
- Am I able to hold up the ball and bring other team mates into play?
- Do I set the ball and accelerate into space? Are my movements dynamic?
- Do I know when to run into wide areas ?
- Do I know when to run diagonally or run straight?
- Do I bend my runs?
- Am I able to turn onto either foot?
- Can I demonstrate a range of passing?
- Do I understand when to shoot?
- Do I have a variety of finishing techniques?
- Do I score enough goals?
- Do I understand the areas of the goal to aim at and why?
- Can you think of at least 5 ways to beat the goalkeeper when 1 v 1
- Can I head the ball effectively?
- Can I defend from the front and understand my role when my team is not in possession?
- Am I effective and set plays?
- Can I get better?