A goalkeeper receives the ball inside the penalty area. A striker is already running toward him. Two defenders split wide, a midfielder drops closer, and […]
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There’s 40 Yards of Empty Space Behind the Defenders—So Why Are They Standing That High?
Watch an aggressive Premier League team when it has possession in the opposition half and something can look immediately dangerous. The center-backs may be standing […]
The Goal Is Behind Them—So Why Are the Defenders Standing Near the Halfway Line?
Watch an aggressive Premier League team in possession and you may notice something that initially looks reckless. The center-backs are nowhere near their own penalty […]