Don't overthink it.
Blindside positioning will always break lines, no matter the level of football.
Look...π§΅π
Blindside positioning will always break lines, no matter the level of football.
Look...π§΅π
Forget about all of those circles and numbers I've drawn in the tweet above.
You don't need to overthink it.
When the ball carrier has supporting options behind the line (blindside) that is pressing, you can almost guarantee a successful build-up.
You don't need to overthink it.
When the ball carrier has supporting options behind the line (blindside) that is pressing, you can almost guarantee a successful build-up.
In this first sequence, Aston Villa's CB is pressed.
One of their #6s supports behind the line that is pressing (blindside).
Simple pass, simple reception, simple turn.
Repeat with the midfield line and ends in a goal.
One of their #6s supports behind the line that is pressing (blindside).
Simple pass, simple reception, simple turn.
Repeat with the midfield line and ends in a goal.
In this sequence (which is almost identical).
CB is pressed.
#6 supports behind the line.
Simple pass, reception, turn.
Repeat with the midfield line and goal.
CB is pressed.
#6 supports behind the line.
Simple pass, reception, turn.
Repeat with the midfield line and goal.
Here's the first sequence:
Here's the second sequence:
Unai Emery has always provided players with simple systems that provide players with the most opportunities to excel.
With simplicity comes high-quality interactions resulting in effective football.
With simplicity comes high-quality interactions resulting in effective football.
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