in possession
Goal Kicks
Short
- Pass the ball to a nearby teammate.
- Build attack from deep.
Direct the goalkeeper to distribute the ball to nearby teammates, prioritizing ball circulation and controlled progression from the defensive third.
Core Strengths
- Enhanced possession security.
- Draws out the opponent's High Press.
Potential Risks
- High susceptibility to turnovers in critical zones.
- Enables opponents to restrict passing lanes effectively.
Mixed
- A mix of short and long goal kicks.
- Based on your team's passing directness.
Utilize a versatile distribution pattern to keep defensive structures unpredictable. The ratio of long to short distribution is dynamically adjusted based on the team's primary passing directness settings.
Core Strengths
- Prevents defensive stability for the opponent.
- Diversifies tactical offensive options.
Potential Risks
- Sacrifices the optimization inherent in a dedicated playstyle.
Long
- Play direct passes forward.
- Play for the second ball.
Deploy long goal kicks targeted toward the opposition's half, prompting teammates to advance quickly and compete for aerial knock-downs or loose clearances.
Core Strengths
- Rapid transition into the attacking third.
- Swiftly bypasses initial pressure zones.
Potential Risks
- Necessitates physically dominant aerial threats to win duels.
- Relies heavily on the winning of contested headers.