(Figure 1.1)
Okafor playing extremely effective here; laying the ball off in the direction he is facing since they are still at the half way line. Even if he is able to turn facing goal he has a long way before he gets to goal. In this situation it is often more effective to give the ball to someone who is facing forward, and then make another run to drag defenders away from the new ball carrier.
(Figure 1.2)
First touch from Šeško is intentially overhit, taking him past Konate and he is now able to run in the direction of goal. This first touch was possible because he was already facing forward as he received the ball and he was able to see the angle and pace at which Konate was trying to pressure him.
(Figure 1.3)
Dribbling with the ball however is almost always slower than a defender who is sprinting back to catch up with you. Šeško plays the ball to Okafor, who has accompanied him through this whole run which temporarily drags both Liverpool DFs Konate and Gomez towards Okafor.
(Figure 1.4)
The one-two puts Šeško in a good position, free from opposition pressure to take a shot on goal.
(Figure 1.5)
First time shot from Šeško allows Liverpool defenders no time to block the shot.
(Figure 2.1)
RB Salzburg line up in a 4312 vs. Liverpools 433
(Figure 2.2)
Playing with your back vs. two CBs is often difficult. Laying the ball off and then continuing the run forward is one good solution in this situation.
(Figure 2.3)
We often hear coaches saying that your first touch is important. Here is one way you can utilise a good first touch – play the ball intentionally far forward against an oncoming defender. This way you have the counter movement advantage the opposition DF must change direction before chasing you and the ball. Moreover you can run after the ball in a forwards motion.
(Figure 2.4)
By taking the ball towards goal you can drag opposition defenders towards you.
(Figure 2.5)
Playing one-twos also drags opposition defenders to a specific player, which you can also use to create extra space.
(Figure 2.6)
Counter attacks can be effectively played, even if you have less attackers than defenders at that moment. Of course the opposition will also rush back, which is why your technical ability is of upmost importance, so that you can perform precise passes while you are moving at pace.
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