Specific Topics

 How does striker get rid of centre-back's marking?

Approaches the midfield (1). Centre-backs cannot follow him much because the central defence of the penalty area is weakened. If centre-backs step forward to follow striker, gaps are created for the wingers to enter the penalty area (2). However, if the centre-forward goes backwards, he may be subject to the marking of the defensive midfielder (3). This possibility should also be taken into account. Read More...

What should the new game plan be when centre-back is shown red card?

CDM to CB. Defensive midfielder comes back and 4 players continue to play in defence. However, since his defensive features are not good, he is often positioned a little further than other centre-back (1). Therefore, the centre-back or fullback should pay attention to space behind this player (2). The defensive midfielder must contribute while defending the front zone Read More...

When is it correct to cross from which zone?

If another player runs towards the line after the player who has the ball on the wing and the ball is sent to running player, the player who comes to first zone can cross. Generally, crosses on ground are preferred in this region. If the striker is close to goalpost, speed of ball should be high, and if he is far away, it should be slow. Because while just touching to fast-incoming ball is sufficient, Read More...

How to increase the number of strikers from 1 to 2 in a match?

It is not good for the striker to be alone in the penalty area when attacking. Because striker, who is in the middle of centre-backs, has difficulty in finding movement space for himself, so it is important to increase the number of strikers while attacking. The first option is for an attacking midfielder or winger to enter the penalty area. As this player approaches to the penalty area, striker moves away from that player to the other area and there are 2 players in the box. Read More...

The options of the fullbacks to join the attack

Fullback approaches midfield, gives the ball to the centre midfielder, advances on the wing and takes it again (on the left). Fullback goes to opponent’s half pitch. When the game is played on the other wing, there will be a gap on the wing, he runs to the penalty area from that wing. Read More...

What should the new attacking plans be when centre-forward is shown red card?

Wingers approach each other and try to balance the number of players in each area of the opposing half (2 wingers vs 1 centre-back and 1 full-back or 2 wingers vs 2 centre-backs). While one player tries to run behind the defence, the other player tries to send the ball to him. Read More...