in possession
Time Wasting
Less Often
- Minimal time wasting.
- Maximise in-play time.
Players are instructed to keep the ball in play constantly, limiting delays to maximize offensive opportunities and maintain a high tempo during the In Possession (IP) phase.
Core Strengths
- Increases effective match time to capitalize on scoring chances.
- Limits the opponent's ability to regroup or recover during breaks.
Potential Risks
- Provides the opposition with additional windows to organize their build-up strategy.
- Misses chances to break the opponent's rhythm through strategic delays.
Standard
- Time waste where appropriate.
- According to the current mentality.
The squad is given autonomy to decide when to delay play, allowing individual players to manage the clock based on the current scoreline and situational demand.
Core Strengths
- Effectively burns time when protecting a lead.
- Provides a balanced approach to game management.
Potential Risks
- Lacks the aggressive stalling intensity of dedicated time-wasting tactics.
- May fail to sustain offensive pressure when compared to a high-tempo approach.
More Often
- Time waste as much as possible.
- Minimise in-play time.
Players are encouraged to delay restarts and utilize frequent breaks in play to shorten the active duration of the match, frustrating the opposition's momentum.
Core Strengths
- Effectively disrupts the rhythm and flow of the opposition.
- Significantly decreases the time the opponent has to execute their attacking play.
Potential Risks
- Heightened risk of receiving bookings from the official.
- Limits the amount of time available for your own team to hunt for a goal.