The left, centre and right midfielders should also be available to assist in defending dependant on where attack originates, they should try to stop or slow down opposing plays before they get to defensive line.

With only one attacker they can chase ball and harry their opponents, possibly forcing errors in passing.

This then allows midfielders to take charge. Attack

Left, Centre and Right Midfielders main consideration should be to distribute ball among themselves and to striker. Possession is key and steady, patient build up play is required.

Good passing techniques and movement off ball, creating good passing triangles should also be encouraged. The single forward will have to cope with a game with few chances to score.

The striker will also have to fight for every ball in attack and do a tremendous amount of running. Good shielding and holding up ball should be a key skill to enable supporting midfield players to catch up with play.

During mini soccer, rolling substitues can be used and attacker should be rotated frequently to prevent fatigue. Remember all young players like being striker so this is an ideal opportunity to enable this.

Also, attack should originate from occasional crosses and long balls down flanks.

In this instance right & left midfielders should use wings with centre midfielder holding their position to be used as an outlet and keep possession or if required be on defensive duty.

2) Look at each teams over/under record in their last 10 games. Also note any current streaks. Ideally, you want to jump on a team at beginning of a streak. A solid hitting team like Yankees, if their bats have been quiet last few games, a break out is more than likely looming. Conversely, a light hitting team like Expos recent string of overs might be nearing an end. When looking at each teams over/under streak, note if it is solid hitting or shaky pitching producing overs or weak hitting and excellent pitching ringing up Unders. Also look at how each teams batting average and runs scored fares against lefties or righties depending on starting pitcher.

3) Review each teams starting pitchers combined over/under record on season and in their last 3 games. Pay attention to combined pitchers WHIP (walks and hits per 9 innings). Note any trends such as an average pitcher with a propensity towards overs that has been pitching better of late as noted by his recent string of unders and drop in WHIP.

4) Look at bullpens. Have they seen extensive action over last few days? Are they over or under performing in recent games as compared to their season history? Are any pitchers in pen unavailable from too much work previous night?

When you combine following factors, it should be fairly obvious which way to go with Over/Under. Do not force action. Only play those games that have highest probability of going Over or Under total based on your researched facts.

Baseball totals, while often over looked by average handicapper, can be very profitable and swing value in handicappers favor. By tracking a teams recent hitting and pitching performances, while also factoring in home plate umpire tendencies, solid total betting values can be found to swing advantage to Capper!

Good Luck!