FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · depth
Depth
Keep options ahead of and behind the ball.
01 / What this means
Depth
Depth gives a team vertical options: forwards to threaten and backwards to retain possession.
02 / Age and development
Age and development
Depth gives a team vertical options: forwards to threaten and backwards to retain possession.
Depth gives a team vertical options: forwards to threaten and backwards to retain possession.
Depth gives a team vertical options: forwards to threaten and backwards to retain possession.
Depth gives a team vertical options: forwards to threaten and backwards to retain possession.
Depth gives a team vertical options: forwards to threaten and backwards to retain possession.
03 / What to look for
Common thinking error
Offer an option forwards or backwards.
Do not treat this concept as a fixed action. First read pressure, space, teammates, opponents and game phase.
04 / Related concepts
Related concepts
05 / Sources and references
Sources and references
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