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FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · between_lines

Between the lines

Receive between two opposition lines.

01 / What this means

Between the lines

A player positions or moves into the space between two defensive units to act before the next line can engage.

In the game situation4 linked Decision scenarios2 game phases
Position relevanceDM · CM · AM · WINGER · STRIKERCB · FB · WB
Age and developmentDEVELOP · ADVANCED · PERFORMANCE · SENIORT 3 · V 3 · D 3

02 / Age and development

Age and development

11–13
DEVELOP

A player positions or moves into the space between two defensive units to act before the next line can engage.

14–16
ADVANCED

A player positions or moves into the space between two defensive units to act before the next line can engage.

17
PERFORMANCE

A player positions or moves into the space between two defensive units to act before the next line can engage.

18+
SENIOR

A player positions or moves into the space between two defensive units to act before the next line can engage.

03 / What to look for

Common thinking error

Become free between midfield and defence.

Do not treat this concept as a fixed action. First read pressure, space, teammates, opponents and game phase.

04 / Related concepts

Related concepts

4
Perception

Space

Recognise and use free space.

Off-ball attacking

Movement to receive

Move into a useful position to receive.

Pitch geography

Half-space

The vertical inside channel between the centre and the wing.

Receiving

Body orientation

Open your body so you can see more of the game.

05 / Sources and references

Sources and references

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FIFAMovement to receive

FOOTBALL LANGUAGE → DECISION

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