1. As a midfielder, you see space opening up between the opposition’s defense and decide to make a run into that space. When is the BEST time to begin your run?

• When the defenders have completely separated and are set in their new positions A
• The position of the defenders does not matter; you can make your run anytime B
• As soon as you see the defenders beginning to separate C

• Path A A
• Path B B

3. When checking to the ball and spinning out, it's usually more effective to spin out towards the ______ and make your run towards the _______.

• sideline; middle A
• middle; sideline B

• Check towards Player A and then spin out to receive the ball A
• Peel off to the side of the defender to open up a passing lane B
• Turn around and make a run directly towards goal C

• Checking and spinning A
• Splitting defenders B
• Peeling off C