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FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · body_orientation

Body orientation

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

01 / What this means

Body orientation

Body orientation determines how much information and how many playing directions a player keeps available when receiving.

In the game situation4 linked Decision scenarios1 game phases
Position relevanceGK—
Age and developmentDEVELOP · ADVANCED · PERFORMANCE · SENIORT 2.3 · V 3 · D 2.5

02 / Age and development

Age and development

11–13
DEVELOP

Body orientation determines how much information and how many playing directions a player keeps available when receiving.

14–16
ADVANCED

Body orientation determines how much information and how many playing directions a player keeps available when receiving.

17
PERFORMANCE

Body orientation determines how much information and how many playing directions a player keeps available when receiving.

18+
SENIOR

Body orientation determines how much information and how many playing directions a player keeps available when receiving.

03 / What to look for

Common thinking error

Turn so you can see more of the pitch.

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

04 / Related concepts

Related concepts

3
Perception

Scanning

Look before the decision moment arrives.

Positioning

Between the lines

Receive between two opposition lines.

Support

Support angle

Support the ball at a useful angle.

05 / Sources and references

Sources and references

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