FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · weak_side
Weak side
The side where the opposition has less immediate pressure.
01 / What this means
Weak side
The weak side is the side further from the ball, where defensive cover or pressure is often thinner and space can appear after a switch.
02 / Age and development
Age and development
The weak side is the side further from the ball, where defensive cover or pressure is often thinner and space can appear after a switch.
The weak side is the side further from the ball, where defensive cover or pressure is often thinner and space can appear after a switch.
The weak side is the side further from the ball, where defensive cover or pressure is often thinner and space can appear after a switch.
03 / What to look for
Common thinking error
Look at the side away from the ball.
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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