π Vertical Passing from the Centreback [Thread]:
- Focus on shifting possession laterally to open the lanes
- Riskier passes usually far more progressive
- Passing in to out more progressive than immediately out wide
- Risk reward benefit - avoid ''forcing'' the play
π In to the striker's feet:
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Combinations from here often dangerous
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Striker good at retaining possession
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Back four disrupted
β Hard to consistently execute pass along the floor
β Hard to open lanes all the way to striker
π Down the side of the Block:
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Safe - doesn't require lines to be broken
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Overlap from the fullback can instantly be found
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Entire block forced to shift laterally
β Still requires penetrative pass into block
β Defence not under immediate pressure
π¬ EG: Mason Mount
π Into the second line:
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Not as difficult as finding striker
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Midfielders can rotate to be found quite easily
β
Up, back and through combinations
β Requires multiple players to combine
β Interplay in congested zones
π¬ EG: Leeds United
π Over the Top/into Depth:
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The most progressive
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Often results in a shooting opportunity
β Timing and coordination of run required
β Extremely difficult pass, must be aerial/lofted
π¬ EG: Lindelof -> Rashford
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