An example how Barcelona go from controlling the second line and central spaces to leaving themselves vulnerable.
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Counter-Pressing
Proximity is key. Stay close to deny opponents space to turn or run while remaining ready to match their movements.
Example:
Arsenal’s second line are locked on prevent any progression through central channels. x.com
Proximity is key. Stay close to deny opponents space to turn or run while remaining ready to match their movements.
Example:
Arsenal’s second line are locked on prevent any progression through central channels. x.com
Challenges to form a 'Rest Defence' structure.
Long, vertical passes provide an inability to create the structure. The distances are too great for the defensive players to cover
Long, vertical passes provide an inability to create the structure. The distances are too great for the defensive players to cover
Example:
Barcelona’s pass to Raphinha creates a chance but stretches their rest defence, reducing their ability to sustain pressure. x.com
Barcelona’s pass to Raphinha creates a chance but stretches their rest defence, reducing their ability to sustain pressure. x.com
Xabi Alonso:
"The more passes we make in the opponent’s half, the better the positioning for Gegenpressing."
Building rest defence demands:
- Great coaching
- On pitch communication
- Hours of training for coordination to recognise the areas of the pitch to be filled.
"The more passes we make in the opponent’s half, the better the positioning for Gegenpressing."
Building rest defence demands:
- Great coaching
- On pitch communication
- Hours of training for coordination to recognise the areas of the pitch to be filled.
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