Vertical Tiki-Taka

Control posession.Narrow attacking shape.

Vertical Tiki-Taka aims to dominate the match through a combination of intense pressing and a very patient, short-passing attacking approach. The team is instructed to play narrow in attack, congesting the pitch but also creating smaller passing distances between teammates to allow for quick one-twos and fluid attacking play.

Core Strengths

Retains possession.
More combination plays.

Potential Risks

Attacking play can get congested in tighter spaces.
Requires very high level of technical quality.

In Possession

Shorter Passing

Play Through Press

Play Low Crosses

More Expressive

Progress Through the Middle

GK Distribute to CB

Short Goal Kicks

Lower Tempo

Much Narrower Width

Counter-Attack in Transition

Out of Possession

Higher Defensive Line

High Press

Trigger Press More Often

Prevent Short GK Distribution

Counter-Press in Transition