in possession
Attacking Width
Stay Wider
- Position closer to the sidelines.
Instructs the player to occupy wider zones during IP phases to maximize the horizontal distance between opposition defenders.
Core Strengths
- Creates space by expanding the defensive structure.
- Improves opportunities for rapid cross-field transitions.
Potential Risks
- Risk of isolation from teammates during build-up.
- Reduces immediate passing options in the congested central corridors.
Sit Narrower
- Position closer to the centre.
Directs the player to maintain a centralized position while IP, fostering tighter link-up play and shorter passing lanes with teammates.
Core Strengths
- Enhances short-passing combinations and retention.
- Increases availability for central playmaking.
Potential Risks
- Likely to lead to traffic in the middle of the pitch.
- Limits the ability to exploit wide spaces or switch the point of attack.
Move Into Channels
- Make runs between opposition CB and FB.
Prompts the player to make aggressive diagonal runs into the half-spaces, exploiting the defensive seams between the wide and central defenders.
Core Strengths
- Optimizes support in lateral zones.
- Effectively disrupts and penetrates the opponent's defensive line.
Potential Risks
- Reduces frequency of receiving the ball in a stationary, playmaking position.
- High physical demand due to constant vertical movement.
Standard
- No specific instruction.
The player's horizontal positioning is determined automatically by their assigned IP role and the overarching tactical framework without manual overrides.
Core Strengths
- Aligns perfectly with the established team build-up strategy.
Potential Risks
- May lack the tactical nuance required to exploit specific match-day weaknesses.