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FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · support_angle

Support angle

Support the ball at a useful angle.

01 / What this means

Support angle

A supporting player chooses a distance and angle that gives the ball carrier a safe or forward passing option.

In the game situation8 linked Decision scenarios3 game phases
Position relevanceDM · CM · AMGK · CB · FB · WB
Age and developmentDEVELOP · ADVANCED · PERFORMANCE · SENIORT 2.3 · V 2.5 · D 2.4

02 / Age and development

Age and development

11–13
DEVELOP

A supporting player chooses a distance and angle that gives the ball carrier a safe or forward passing option.

14–16
ADVANCED

A supporting player chooses a distance and angle that gives the ball carrier a safe or forward passing option.

17
PERFORMANCE

A supporting player chooses a distance and angle that gives the ball carrier a safe or forward passing option.

18+
SENIOR

A supporting player chooses a distance and angle that gives the ball carrier a safe or forward passing option.

03 / What to look for

Common thinking error

Create an open passing angle.

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

04 / Related concepts

Related concepts

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Perception

Space

Recognise and use free space.

Off-ball attacking

Offering to receive

Make yourself clearly available for the ball.

Passing & distribution

Passing lane

An open route for a pass.

Combination play

Third man

Use a second player to release the third.

05 / Sources and references

Sources and references

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FIFAOffering to receive

FOOTBALL LANGUAGE → DECISION

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