out of possession
Tackling
Ease Off Tackles
Encourages the player to stand their ground more when their mark receives the ball, instead looking to stay goal side and shield them away from danger.
Positive Feedback
- Player doesn’t get drawn out of position as much.
- Lower risk of giving away free kicks.
Negative Feedback
- Allows the opposition more time on the ball.
- Less chance of stopping attacks at source.
Standard
The player’s tackling and engagement will be driven by the team’s defensive strategy, their role and their own preferences.
Positive Feedback
- Follows the team’s tackling strategy.
- Allows the player to decide their best approach.
Negative Feedback
- Could benefit from a more tailored strategy.
Tackle Harder
Encourages the player to be aggressive and engage their mark as much as possible, using their physicality and putting in tackles in order to win the ball back.
Positive Feedback
- Can unsettle the opposition.
- Proactive defending can stop an attack earlier.
Negative Feedback
- Player can more easily be drawn out of position.
- Higher risk of giving away free kicks.