out of possession
Defensive Line Behaviour
Step Up More
- Hold as high a line as possible
Hold as high a line as possible.
Positive Feedback
- Compacts the space the other team have to play in.
Negative Feedback
- More vulnerable to a well-timed pass in behind.
Balanced
- No specific instruction.
Leaves the defence to decide whether to step up and drop off based on the situation.
Positive Feedback
- Allows the defence to make the best decision for themselves.
Negative Feedback
- Loses the benefits of specialising in a specific approach.
Drop Off More
- Be wary of the ball in behind.
Look out for passes in behind.
Positive Feedback
- Less vulnerable to balls in behind.
Negative Feedback
- Concedes more space.