out of possession
Defensive Transition
Regroup
- Fall back into shape as soon as possession is lost.
- Slow down the ball-carrier.
The team will look to fall back into defensive shape as soon as possible in the immediate moments after possession is lost. Players near the ball-carrier will look to slow them down, in order to give their teammates more time to recover their position.
Positive Feedback
- Recover to defensive shape quicker.
- Protects against counter-attack.
Negative Feedback
- Less chance of winning the ball back quickly.
- Allows other team to recover the ball under less pressure.
Standard
- Balanced transition strategy.
- According to the current Mentality.
The team will be flexible in the transition, counter-pressing or regrouping depending on the situation.
Positive Feedback
- A flexible transition strategy.
- Provides a balance between counter-pressure and defensive recovery.
Negative Feedback
- Loses benefits of specialising in a single approach.
Counter-Press
- Disrupt as soon as possession is lost.
- Win the ball back quickly.
The team will look to disrupt and press where possible in the immediate moments after possession is lost. Players near the ball will look to engage the ball-carrier and their nearby passing options in an attempt to win the ball back as quickly as possible.
Positive Feedback
- Chance of regaining the ball back very quickly.
- Keeps pressure on the opposition.
Negative Feedback
- Defence is exposed if press is beaten.
- Requires enough nearby players when ball is lost.