FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · underlap
Underlap
Run beyond the player on the ball through an inside lane.
01 / What this means
Underlap
In an underlap, a team-mate runs beyond the ball carrier through an inside lane, often towards the half-space or goal.
02 / Age and development
Age and development
In an underlap, a team-mate runs beyond the ball carrier through an inside lane, often towards the half-space or goal.
In an underlap, a team-mate runs beyond the ball carrier through an inside lane, often towards the half-space or goal.
In an underlap, a team-mate runs beyond the ball carrier through an inside lane, often towards the half-space or goal.
In an underlap, a team-mate runs beyond the ball carrier through an inside lane, often towards the half-space or goal.
03 / What to look for
Common thinking error
Run inside the ball carrier.
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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