Park the Bus
Nullify the opponent's attack.Deep and structured defensive shape.
A defence-first approach that primarily looks to restrict the amount of attacking opportunities the opposition are able to create. Ceding the majority of possession, the team looks to take advantage of counter-attacks and set pieces to score goals.
Core Strengths
- Minimizes attacking space for the opposition.
- Less vulnerable to counter-attacks.
Potential Risks
- Creates less attacking opportunities.
- Much less possession.
In Possession
More Direct Passing
Pass Into Space
Bypass Press
Hit Early Crosses
Play For Set Pieces
More Disciplined
Slow GK Distribution
Long Goal Kicks
Lower Tempo
Narrower Width
Out of Possession
Lower Defensive Line
Low Block
Trigger Press Less Often
Regroup in Transition
Get Stuck In
Defence Drops Off More
Trap Outside