in possession
Pass Reception
Pass to Feet
- Play less through balls.
- Offer for passes to feet.
Encourages the team to play passes towards the current position of their teammate, rather than into the space in front of them.
Positive Feedback
- Better ball retention.
- Gets the most out of players with exceptional technique and composure.
Negative Feedback
- Allows opposition to squeeze the space more.
- More reliant on intricate passing patterns to create chances.
Balanced
- A balanced passing strategy.
- No strong preference.
The team will look for a balance between playing through balls and passes to feet, depending on the situation.
Positive Feedback
- A flexible passing strategy.
- Passing variety keeps defenders guessing.
Negative Feedback
- Loses the benefits of specialising in a single approach.
Pass Into Space
- Play more through balls.
- Make runs into space.
Encourages the team to play passes into open spaces in front of teammates for them to run onto.
Positive Feedback
- Successful passes are more dangerous.
- Gets the most out of players with exceptional speed and movement.
Negative Feedback
- More likely to give the ball away.
- Passes are harder to execute.