Football's Principles of Play

• IntroductionPrinciples of Invasion GamesCreate and use spaceTraditional In-Possession PrinciplesThe Principles of PlayPenetration (or “go forward”)SupportWidthMobility/MovementImprovisation/CreativityTraditional Out-of-Possession PrinciplesDelayDepthConcentration (Compaction)BalanceDiscipline/PatienceTransitionPositive TransitionNegative transitionAlternative PrinciplesPossession/Own the ball/Want to have and keep possession…Defend By Retaining Possession of the BallStrong Position PlayFinding Space to Receive the BallPlaying in the SpacesUsing the Width and Depth of the PitchPlay in The Opponent’s Half as Much as PossiblePlay Forward Early and Consolidate PossessionFast Counter-AttackingHigh Pressure When the Ball is Lost (5-Second Rule)Winning the Ball Back Quickly in High and Middle Areas Withan Aggressive Pressing Game…Show Opponents Outside as Much as You CanAcademic PrinciplesDeception PrincipleSurprise PrincipleMobility PrincipleOpportunity PrincipleCohesion PrincipleReserve PrincipleEconomy PrincipleAdditional Alternative PrinciplesPressure/PressingBattle to exploit and protect spaceOne versus one dominationDiamonds and trianglesOverloads and numerical advantageHow The Principles Impact PracticePenetrationPenetration IISupportSupport IIWidthMobility/MovementImprovisation/CreativityDelayDepthCompactnessBalanceDiscipline/PatienceCounter-AttackCounter-PressPossession and building out from the backHalf-SpacesShowing OutsideDeception/SurpriseDeception/Surprise IIMobilityEconomyReserveCounter-Press IIExploit and find spaceOne versus one dominationOne versus one domination IIDiamonds and trianglesDiamonds and triangles IICreate OverloadsConclusion

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