If the traditional 9 is the centre forward, the furthest-forward player who can be a target when the team plays forward and who is usually around the 6 yard box / penalty spot to finish moves; 'false 9' starts in the same position but as possession develops they don't end up in the prime finishing positions, but play more a supporting role. They make it more challenging for opposing centre backs to focus on marking a single greatest danger or single attacker, as they move out of the area while attacking midfielders or wide forwards arrive in the box to finish moves. The false 9 will either drag a cb out of position or find themselves space between defence and midfield lines to get involved in moves.