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FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · cover_shadow

Cover shadow

Press while blocking a passing lane behind you.

01 / What this means

Cover shadow

The defender chooses a pressing line that approaches the ball carrier while keeping a player or zone out of the passing route.

In the game situation2 linked Decision scenarios1 game phases
Position relevanceWINGER · STRIKER—
Age and developmentADVANCED · PERFORMANCE · SENIORT 2.5 · V 2 · D 2.5

02 / Age and development

Age and development

14–16
ADVANCED

The defender chooses a pressing line that approaches the ball carrier while keeping a player or zone out of the passing route.

17
PERFORMANCE

The defender chooses a pressing line that approaches the ball carrier while keeping a player or zone out of the passing route.

18+
SENIOR

The defender chooses a pressing line that approaches the ball carrier while keeping a player or zone out of the passing route.

03 / What to look for

Common thinking error

Press and block the pass behind you.

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

04 / Related concepts

Related concepts

4
Defending

Pressing

Apply organised pressure to remove time and options.

Passing & distribution

Passing lane

An open route for a pass.

Defending

Pressing trigger

An agreed moment to press as a unit.

Defending

Defensive compactness

Keep distances small without giving away important space.

05 / Sources and references

Sources and references

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FIFAType of pressure

FOOTBALL LANGUAGE → DECISION

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