Forwards from the center, right, and left (CF, RF, LF) The right and left forwards (sometimes known as side forwards) are forwards who also play on the flank. This position is similar to that of a winger, but a wide forward plays on the front line in a 4-3-3 or 3-4-3 formation and focuses on defeating defenders rather than crossing the ball. Also called offside forwards. The term "forward" can be confusing because it is used to describe players on the field who have different roles. There are two types of forwards: attackers and creators. Attackers seek out opponents and try to score by getting past them either directly with a goal or indirectly by setting up others for goals (via headers, dribbles, passes). Creators find space on the pitch and take advantage of opportunities to score by shooting at goal or passing to teammates in close proximity to the opponent's net. Most forwards like to get shots on goal because scoring goals gives your team more opportunity for success. LF stands for Left Forward. This player is one of the three who plays on the left side of the field, opposite to the RF (Right Forward). They both tend to be tall players with good stamina who like to run all day long looking for open spaces on the pitch. Often they are the first players to be substituted when their team switches sides after losing a match or facing strong opposition during a game.